You cannot change settings in Flight Simulator 2004 (836185)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 - A Century of Flight
SYMPTOMSWhen you are using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, you may
notice that some of the values and the controls on the
Settings screen cannot be changed. These values include, but
are not limited to, settings in the following categories:
- Display
- Sound
- Traffic
- Sensitivities
- Realism
- Weather
CAUSEThis behavior occurs because of a conflict with WindowBlinds
by Stardock. WindowBlinds changes the appearance and the controls of programs
in Microsoft Windows. WindowBlinds is also a compnent of the Stardock Object
Desktop (or ObjectDesktop). This behavior is also caused by a program that is offered by Alienware called Alienguise.WORKAROUNDTo work around this behavior, use one of the following
methods. Method 1: Change the settings in WindowBlinds to exclude Flight Simulator 2004To exclude Flight Simulator 2004, follow these steps:
- Click Start, point to All
Programs, click Object Desktop, and then click
WindowBlinds.
- In the WindowBlinds Advanced Settings window, under
Settings, click Per Application.
- Click Add per application
setting.
- Click the Select an app.exe from disk
button.
- Locate the folder where Flight Simulator 2004 is installed.
Typically, Flight Simulator 2004 is installed in the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator 9 - In the Per Application Settings window, click to select the
Ignore this application and do not skin it check
box.
- Click OK.
- Close the WindowBlinds Advanced Settings window.
Method 2: Unload WindowBlinds before you start Flight Simulator 2004 To do this, follow these steps:
- Click Start, point to All
Programs, click Object Desktop, click
WindowBlinds, and then click Unload
WindowBlinds.
You should now be able to change settings in Flight Simulator
2004. For more information about how to unload or how to configure
WindowBlinds, visit the following Stardock Web site: Microsoft
provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support.
This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not
guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
MORE INFORMATION
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implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these
products.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 6/17/2005 |
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Keywords: | kbsetup kbprb KB836185 kbAudEndUser |
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