WideFS Key Not Working in Reinstall

[Sim_Dude]

I installed a new CPU and MB along with Windows 11.  Installed MSFS2020, FSUIPC and my WideFS key doesn't work. FSUIPC key worked fine.

It worked just fine on the other system before the reinstall.

John

[John Dowson]

You can use your old/existing FSUIPC7.key file when you re-install - no need to re-register.

However, if it previously worked, it should still work. You are either entering it incorrectly, or your VC++ redistributables need updating. But if your FSUIPC7 key validates ok, then your VC++ redistributables should be ok. See the section Invalid Key Problems in the Installation and Registration guide.

Also remember, if you are using a different name and/or address for your WideFS key than the ones for FSUIPC7, you have to check the appropriate box and enter the name and address you are using for WideFS.

If you still get the same issues when you have checked all of the above, please let me know both your FSUIPC7 and WideFS order numbers and I can check them here for you. Do NOT post your key details.

John

[Sim_Dude]

Yeah I copied the key from the old install and it worked.  Just seems weird the installer didn't recognize the key text that I copied and pasted from the file.

Thanks,

John

 

[John Dowson]

Run the installer again. The details from your key file will be used to populate the registration dialog - try validating them. If they validate ok, you made a mistake when entering them. If they don't validate correctly, you need to update your VC++ redistributables.

John