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Hi Terry,

Microsoft Software Licensing and Protection Services, also known as Microsoft SLPS, is a software licensing suite that provides developers with the ability to license software, create license versions, and track performance of products and profitability.

Thank you for choosing Windows 8 and welcome to Microsoft Community Forums.

Based on the description provided, you are getting an error message when you try to install Flight Simulator X on Windows 8.

1. Have you made any recent changes to the computer?
2. What is the make and model of the computer?
3. Do you have any third party security program installed on the computer?
4. What is the exactcomplete error message?

I suggest you to perform the following troubleshooting steps and check if the issue persists.

Method 1: Repair the installation of Flight Simulator.

Step 1: To obtain and run the Software Licensing System Reset Tool, follow these steps:

a. Click theDownload the Software Licensing System Reset Tool package now link to start the download.

Once you know what type of date is on the package (use by or sell by, etc.), the next step is to identify what the code date means. Austin crackers expiration date codes. Other manufacturers have a 'sell by' date indicating that after this date, stores should not sell the product. And there are also products that use a 'made on' date, or a date that indicates when the product was produced. Still other products have a 'best by' date which means the product's quality can only be assured until this date.

b. When you receive the File Download dialog box, click Desktop then click Save.
c. When the download is complete, click Close.
d. Double-click theMSKB928080.exe file on your Desktop.
e. When you are prompted to accept the license agreement, click Yes.
f. Extract the files to the following folder:
C:MicrosoftKB928080

Note If you receive the Open File - Security Warning dialog box, click Run.

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Step 2: Repair the Flight Simulator X installation.

To repair Flight Simulator X installation, follow these steps:
a. Insert the Flight Simulator X Gold disc into your DVD drive.
b. Select Repair, and then click next.
c. Follow the instructions to reinstall Flight Simulator X Gold.

Method 2:

You can place the computer in clean boot and check if the issue persists.

Perform a Clean Boot

Follow the instructions (Step 1 for Windows 8) given in this link to perform a clean boot:

Note: After performing the troubleshooting steps in clean boot, follow these steps to return the computer to Normal startup mode.

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a) Press the ‘Windows + R’ key on the keyboard.
b) In the ‘Run’ windows type ’MSCONFIG’ and click ‘Ok’.
c) On the General tab, click the Normal Startup option, and then click ock.
d) When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Restart

Please contact Flight Simulator Support for further assistance.

You may contact Flight Simulator support. Please refer to the link.

Hope the information helps,

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