Tried loading X-Plane 8 on game computer running Windows 7 Pro 64 bit but it fails to run every time.

Question

X-Plane 8 on original disc (bought by me a while back) loads all files but fails to run on DELL Optiplex (Intel Core i5/ 8 gb RAM/ 500 gb storage/ WINDOWS 7 PRO 64 bit.  

Will it ever run under Windows 7 Pro 64 bit?

Will a later version of X-Plane on DVD run on my DELL computer?

Answer 1

Hi John,

I respectfully suggest you retire the XP8 version.  Your PC is 64 bit and I am of the opinion that XP8 is 32 bit and is possibly causing an immediate conflict.

On my system I run Windows 7 Home version.

Most of the specs you list will allow you to run a more current version of XP.  You haven't indicated what your graphics card is.  To run XP you now need a dedicated graphics card.  Go for a Nvidia card for better performance.

I would suggest you have a look at the main answer I gave at the following link  http://questions.x-plane.com/14139/which-version-xplane-will-laptop-listed-below-flight-training  Although it relates to a laptop you could consider the same information for your computer ie check the specifications and then try the demo.

Hope this helps.

Glenn  

Comments

Thanks.  Advice really helps.  Will get later version of X-Plane to match my 'new' gaming computer.