Although the gaming industry is at its peak, there are still many users who love their old games, such as Microsoft's Transfer Simulator.
With its formidable player base, the game Microsoft created in 2001 remains strong. But it's not all doom and gloom for those who remember the good times and want to make it a great game again. The train simulator is available for Windows 10.
Many people who haven't tried the game had a hard time getting it started. Jumping over the first hurdle resulted in a lot of errors and crashes.
I can assure you that this game is compatible with Windows 98 and ME. However, this game is not designed for all countries. There is a lot to do and many obstacles. Follow these steps and get rid of your old CD box.
How to install Microsoft Train Simulator for Windows 10?
1. You can read the system requirements here
It might seem strange that this game only requires Nvidia graphics cards . Therefore, ATI/AMD graphics cards won't work with the older engine. Everything else should work fine.
You can run the game on any calculator, as it was created at the beginning of the last century. But the calculator can be used with the Nvidia graphics card adapter.
You can set up a dual-GPU configuration with, for example, integrated ATI or Intel GPUs , and run the game using the integrated GPU. Now we can move on to the preparation section without worrying about GPU issues.
2. Prepare
First, you need to completely remove all Microsoft Train Simulator files. If you are having trouble installing the game (which is likely), follow the steps below.
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In the Windows search bar , type "Control" and it will open Control Panel.
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You can view Category Choose Reinstall an application
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Navigate has Microsoft Bush Simulator. Right-click to uninstall it.
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Navigate to Program Files (or the x86 program file) AppData. You can delete all the information you have manually added by clicking this link.
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Start your computer.
This issue has been resolved. There are some unique but important steps you need to take before installing. It seems that the UAC (User Account Control) is blocking the installation. This should be obvious considering that Windows 10 does not provide backwards support for older Windows games. You should also disable your internet connection when installing the game.
We recommend using this handy tool to disable User Account Control (UAC) for the remainder of the installation process and save yourself a lot of time. Download it here . It must be run before installation.
3. Installation
This “oldie but great” title requires some tweaking to get installed. To get it working, don’t worry and make sure to follow all the instructions.
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Insert the first installation disc into the CD-ROM drive box and once you have selected it, choose Run Setup.
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Please click on Install
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Click the right arrow button.
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Reject Adobe Acrobat Reader 4. Click to kindly accept . No
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Please click on Modify installation options. Then, move to the arrow on the right.
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Click on the " Complete Installation " option.
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The folder below will contain the train simulator. Click on " Always changes." Then click on the arrow to the right.
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Choose the path that is on the other side Do not install the game on the system partition C : . Create the carpet and add the number you want (MSTS is a good choice). Write the route on the line. The example is here D:MSTS
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Please click OK. Let the installer create the folder. Click the arrow on the right.
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If you have any questions, 27% , Insert the second disc. Click here . OK.
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Click the button once the installation is complete . Reset
- Train Simulator should not start yet.
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As for the installation, this should be enough. To get Train Simulator working, you need to complete a few more steps.
4. Updated
You should also update. This is the update to version 1.4. You can check if your game has been updated to version 1.4.1. Move to the Transaction mat on the Installation mat. Here you will find, among other things, the Class50 or the SD402. If you do not have the files on your mat, download and install them.
Follow these instructions:
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You can download update 1.4 by clicking here . Embrace.
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Use the zipped installer to set the default path for the Train Simulator folder. D:MSTS)
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Right click on the raccoon in the Unzip field
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You can download additional files from the website . Click here . Although not essential, we suggest you install both the MSTS Content (v1.4 Class 50) and the MSTS Content (v1.4 SD40-2). Once this is done, we can move on to configuring this vintage motorcycle.
5. Setting up the train simulator
Even though we're halfway there, there are still things you need to do before you can continue playing. These additional steps will allow you to force optimize Train Simulator for Windows 10, essentially removing any unnecessary features. Below you'll find a list of all the actions. Make sure to follow the instructions.
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Navigate to your installation folder and right-click.
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The General tab , remove the Read-only box
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Next, you will need to open the installation folder . Right-click on the file map and select " train.exe " and open Properties.
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The compatibility page contains the following information: This program can be run as administrator and the changes confirmed.
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Save the file to your computer . Uninstall. You can find more information in MSTS_Uninstall.exe.
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You can also copy "While You're There" (in English) and paste it somewhere to save it. You'll always be prepared if something goes wrong.
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Start the folder " Global " and run the file "inicio.mpg". VIDEO FILE
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Reinsert Disk 1 and open the contents. Open File Explorer or PC. Right-click Disk 1 and click Open.
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Open the " TechDocs " folder and run TechDocs.exe . Select the installation path and extract the files.
That's it. Almost. Some adjustments need to be made before we can stop playing.
6. Final adjustments
You might be wondering, “What else?” It’s important to note that this game won’t run on 16:9 widescreen monitors. The game is designed with a 4:3 aspect ratio. To get a widescreen image in your GPU settings, you need to adjust your GPU settings. If this option isn’t available on Intel or Nvidia GPUs, you can enable the “Image Scaling” option. You can easily adjust the aspect ratio to 16:9.
This game is different from other modern games. It is a good idea to manually determine how much RAM you have available. These steps will help you do that:
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Click on the Train Simulator shortcut to open the properties
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Choose the Shortcut tab.
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You can change the default path by going to the Destination section : D:\MSTSlauncher.exe -mem:xyz. Replace XYZ with your actual RAM size in megabytes . The destination line for 8 GB of RAM should look something like this:
- D:MSTSlauncher.exe -mem : 4096
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Check that you have made the necessary changes.
This should help the game run much smoother.
If you're having trouble running the game, you can download and install this software. This should resolve most issues. That should be all. Now, after all this effort, you can start playing the game.
7. Important additions
We also talk about add-ons that can increase your enjoyment and help you in the game. These add-ons are listed below with links to download them.
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