MSFS 2020 install failed with Win11

Discus and support MSFS 2020 install failed with Win11 in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I assembled a new gaming PC with Win11. I'm trying to install MSFS 2020 (Premium Deluxe 10 DVD). I didn't get further then DVD 5. Every time I get an... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Eric Van der Steen1, Mar 19, 2025.

  1. MSFS 2020 install failed with Win11


    I assembled a new gaming PC with Win11. I'm trying to install MSFS 2020 (Premium Deluxe 10 DVD). I didn't get further then DVD 5. Every time I get an error on different DVD's. I stopped trying after 5 times.

    Question: can I change my licence key to a download version of the game?

    :)
     
    Eric Van der Steen1, Mar 19, 2025
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  2. Eric Van der Steen1 Win User

    MSFS 2020 install failed with Win11

  3. SwordofWhedon Win User

    MSFS 2020 install failed with Win11

    you already have a downloadable license for the game. As the discs were outdated five years ago, you still have to download the game no matter what just because of all the updates. you want to download the 40th anniversary version which you have been upgraded to free of charge
  4. elwookienator Win User

    Can not update or install games through Xbox GamePass PC

    tried that still getting error 0x80070141 :(

    cannot install state of decay, msfs 2020 or fallout 76
  5. MaxiDoom Win User

    Latest mandatory update for flight simulator 2020 not showing up or downloading in microsoft store.

    I can also confirm this worked for me on PC. I downloaded the XBOX app via the store.

    Then, in store, clicked the three dots.

    Then "downloads and updates" and sure enough there was an update for MSFS 2020 1.19.9.0. This was 507.0MB.

    I then started MSFS 2020 which went to its own install manager and showed me the "Standard Content" mandatory update which was 108.12MB. The total download, however, was 3.19GB.

    I then downloaded all available updates in content manager.

    Once all this was complete I quit to desktop and restarted MSFS 2020 without issue.

    I think it's VERY strange to need to install the XBOX app for any updates to show in the PC's Microsoft store!!
  6. Poetic Phoenix 3 Win User

    moving away from steam

    Thank you for contact us! I'm Anderson, an Independent Consultant and a Microsoft user like you.

    good night

    First you need to uninstall the game through steam, and then install it from the microsoft store.

    If you have already made the purchase through the microsoft store, confirm here:

    https://account.microsoft.com/billing/orders/
    I tried the following

    Here are the steps I followed

    1. Remove MSFS 2020 from steam

    2. Delete the steam account on the steam web page

    3. Uninstall steam on my PC

    4. Go to MSFS store and buy MSFS 2020

    5. Install MSFS 2020

    6. Launch by double clicking the application.

    -- When I did this I got an error about this gamertag already connected to some other or something like that. ---

    Did I miss something?
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