How to Fix Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Not Launching, Loading, Black Screen, Crashing Issues on PC?

If Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is not launching, freezing on a loading screen, showing a black screen, or crashing to the desktop, follow these steps to address common problems effectively.

Solution 1: Update Display Adapters Dricer

1. First press the Windows + R keys to open the Run box.
2. Type: devmgmt.msc and then press OK to open the Device Manager.
3. Expand display adapters.
4. Right-click on your display adapter then select Properties from the context menu.
5. Go to Driver tab.
6. Click on the Update Driver button.
7. Click on Search automatically for driver software.
8. Wait for the update to be installed.
9. You can also click on Search for updated drivers on Windows Update.

Solution 2: Install GeForce Experience

1. First, Open the browser and search for GeForce Experience.
2. Click on GeForce Experience link.
3. Click on Download Now button.
4. Save the file.
5. Double click on the downloaded file to run the installer.
6. Press Yes.
7. Install the program.

Solution 3: Install Microsoft Visual C++

1. Visit Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable latest supported downloads.
2. Download the x86 and x64 version installer.
3. Run vc_redist.x86.
4. Accept the terms and then press Install button.
5. Press Yes.
6. Click on the Close button after the setup successful.
7. Run vc_redist.x64.
8. Accept the terms and then press Install button.
9. Press Yes.
10. Click on the Close button after the setup successful.
11. Restart your PC to finish the installation.

Solution 4: Install DirectX Software Development Kit

1. Visit DirectX Software Development Kit.
2. Click on the Download button.
3. Save the file.
4. Wait for the file to be downloaded.
5. Double click on the downloaded file to run the installer.
6. Press Yes.
7. Press Unzip to extract the program.
8. Wait for the files to be extracted.
9. Press OK.
10. Press Yes.
11. Press Download and install this feature.
12. Wait for the feature to be installed.
13. Click on the Close button after the setup successful.
14. Agree with the terms and then press on the Install button.

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