Cannot Get CFS2 To Start

[Otrman]

Have just acquired an original copy of this simulator, 2 original disks, and a very extensive book. Being a retired Marine, WWII buff, and having family that served in the Pacific, I am very interested in learning to use this simulator. I am new to simulation but am fairly computer literate.

My computer should be easily capable of running this simulator:

• Intel Xtreme I 7 Extreme, 6 dual 3.47 GHZ Processors 12 individual cores
• Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick

• Windows 7 Pro, 64 bit, SP1
• 12 GB Memory
• ATI FirePro V5800 V graphics card, Driver Date 1/18/2017, Version 15.201.2401.1009, Direct X 11, 1 GB VRAM, 400 MHZ Clock


• 2 solid state disks, 120GB, 240GB
• 2 Dell 27" Monitors, Display-Port attached, resolution, 2560x1440, Dell-U2701

• 12 USB 2.0 ports

I have tried the following:

1. Installing under Windows 7
2. Setting Compatibility Mode to XP SP2 including experimenting with the settings buttons
3. Running as Administrator
4. Disabling 1 of the 2 monitors

When I click on cfs2.exe the Windows "basketball" spins a bit but nothing happens. There is no evidence of CFS2 starting using Task Manager.

I see that there are a lot of users here and I am hoping that someone can help me sort this out.

Thank you in advance,

Otrman AKA Henry

[glh]

I do believe that you have to leave one of the disks in your CD Drive to run the game. I do not remember which one it was. Ergo, try one or the other.

[e.a.wicklund]

And if the disc is the issue, then you can use the no CD crack for legal owners of the game. Improves cfs2 performance without the CD running as well.

Look on this page:
https://simviation.com/1/browse-Misc-89-3

[Otrman]

And if the disc is the issue, then you can use the no CD crack for legal owners of the game. Improves cfs2 performance without the CD running as well.

Look on this page:
https://simviation.com/1/browse-Misc-89-3

Thank you for this

CFS2 now starts but only produces a small image on the desktop. Can I get it either to occupy a window that I can re-size or full screen?

Otrman

[Shadow Wolf 07]

I didn't read in your above description where you did this: Go to Control Panel / User Accounts and change the User Account Control settings to Never Notify. I too have a I7 processor with a Windows 7 OS. Mine runs fine with the CFS2.cfg compatibility set to Windows XP SP 3, not 2 like you have. If all else fails, reinstall the sim and by the way; your system is more than sufficient to run this sim.

Oh, and it's CD 2.

Welcome to the CFS2 world, Orman!

[Otrman]

I didn't read in your above description where you did this: Go to Control Panel / User Accounts and change the User Account Control settings to Never Notify. I too have a I7 processor with a Windows 7 OS. Mine runs fine with the CFS2.cfg compatibility set to Windows XP SP 3, not 2 like you have. If all else fails, reinstall the sim and by the way; your system is more than sufficient to run this sim.

Oh, and it's CD 2.

Welcome to the CFS2 world, Orman!

OK, hitting alt-enter puts it into put the image into window mode, resized and working on getting off the ground. This is better than I expected as both screens are working.

Since I have never flown a sim am going to learn to fly.

Regards,

Otrman

[e.a.wicklund]

OK, hitting alt-enter puts it into put the image into window mode, resized and working on getting off the ground. This is better than I expected as both screens are working.

Since I have never flown a sim am going to learn to fly.

Regards,

Otrman

Congrats. Have fun! Remember to use a slight amount rudder in turns. It helps a lot.

[Shadow Wolf 07]

OK, hitting alt-enter puts it into put the image into window mode, resized and working on getting off the ground. This is better than I expected as both screens are working.

Since I have never flown a sim am going to learn to fly.

Regards,

Otrman

You have certainly come to the right place for help and tips. Don't be timid about asking questions.

PS: Where in NJ are you?