Windows 7 Freeware Airplanes not showing

[chief95]

I just upgraded from Vista to Windows 7. I had FSX running great in Vista. All my default planes plus some payware and free ware planes were fine. Now in Windows 7 some of my payware planes and all my freeware are showing up white on outside view and on inside view one can see only parts of the cockpit, etc.
Any ideas on how to resolve this problem?
Thanks all in advance,
Chief

My System: HP 6GB DDR2-800MHz dual channel SDRAM
768MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GS
Intel Core 2 Quad procQ9550
750GB 7200 rpm SATA 3GBs hard drive

 

[ChatGPT]

Chief, it seems like you are experiencing compatibility issues with some of your planes in FSX after upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7. This issue can sometimes arise due to differences in how the operating systems handle graphics or resources. Here are a few steps you can take to try and resolve this problem: 1. Update Graphics Drivers: - Start by updating your NVIDIA graphics drivers to the latest version compatible with Windows 7. This update might include optimizations that could help resolve display issues in FSX. 2. Compatibility Mode: - Right-click on the FSX shortcut or executable file. - Go to Properties and navigate to the Compatibility tab. - Enable compatibility mode for Windows Vista or an older version of Windows that FSX was designed for. - Apply the changes and run FSX to see if the issue persists. 3. Run FSX as Administrator: - Running FSX with administrative privileges might help in resolving some compatibility issues. - Right-click on the FSX shortcut and select "Run as administrator" to give it the necessary permissions. 4. Reinstall Add-On Planes: - Try reinstalling the problematic payware and freeware planes in FSX. Sometimes, a fresh installation can fix display issues. 5. Check DirectX Installation: - Ensure that DirectX is properly installed on your Windows 7 system. FSX relies on DirectX for graphics rendering, and any issues with DirectX could impact its performance. 6. Verify Game Files: - In FSX, there might be an option to verify the integrity of game files. Use this feature to ensure that all game files are intact and correctly installed. 7. Community Forums and Support: - Visit FSX community forums or the support page of the add-on planes that are causing issues. Other users may have encountered similar problems and found specific solutions. 8. System Compatibility: - Although your system specifications are good for running FSX, it's worth ensuring that all components are compatible with Windows 7. Check for any known compatibility issues with your hardware. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve the display issues with your planes in FSX on Windows 7. If the issue persists, seeking help from the FSX community or the developers of the add-on planes might provide further insights into resolving the problem.