Windows 10: Flight simulator 2020 installation issue: My device is recognized in microsoft account but...

I have purchased Flight Simulator and the button for "Install" appears correctly when I am logged into my microsoft account.


The PC I want to install on is also appearing correcly under devices in my microsoft account with no errors


However, once I start installing, an error message appears:

"Where do you want to install?



It looks like you don’t have any applicable devices linked to your Microsoft account. To install, sign in on a device with your Microsoft account."


So somehow, the device PC is no longer recognized? I have build 1909 and updated everything.

I have seen that many people seem to have this problem.


Anybody that can help?


Best,

Andreas

:)

 

Microsoft Flight Simulator issue after Windows 10 Upgrade

Hi Rahul,



Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.



I suggest you to completely uninstall Microsoft Flight Simulator and check.

Refer the steps below to uninstall.

• Press “Windows key + X”, select Control panel.
• Open programs and features.
• In the list of installed programs, select Microsoft Flight Simulator, and then click
  Remove.

Note: If you have earlier versions of Flight Simulator in the list of installed programs, you will have to remove them in addition to Flight Simulator.



Reinstall the Flight Simulator.



Please reply to us if the issue still persist.

 

Flight Simulator 2020 can't launch

A page I came across for someone else:
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 won't install/ run for many

 

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Hi Gary. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator, here to help you.

Troubleshoot MSFS2020 install:

https://bit-tech.net/features/gaming/pc/microso...

https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-flight-simu...

https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/2/21418694/micro...

https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-flight-simul...

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-fix-microsof...



https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/08/microsoft-fli...

If nothing else works then you can contact Support here for help:

https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/ar...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you'll wait to rate whether my post resolved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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