Microsoft Flight Simulator Troubleshooting
Microsoft Flight Simulator can occasionally experience issues such as crashes, performance problems, installation errors, or marketplace download failures. This troubleshooting hub brings together our guides to help you quickly identify and fix the most common MSFS problems.
Use the sections below to find the issue you are experiencing and follow the recommended guides to resolve it.
Performance Problems
Low frame rates, stuttering, and poor performance are some of the most common problems in Microsoft Flight Simulator. These guides explain how to optimise settings and improve simulator performance.
- MSFS 2024 Performance & Settings Guide
- How to Improve FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Fix Stuttering in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Graphics Problems
Graphics issues such as blurry textures, washed-out visuals, or poor image quality can often be corrected by adjusting the simulator’s graphics settings.
- Best Graphics Settings for Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Fix Blurry Graphics in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Marketplace & Add-On Problems
Sometimes marketplace purchases or add-ons may fail to download or install correctly. These guides explain the most common causes and solutions.
Installation & Launch Issues
Installation errors, update problems, or the simulator failing to start can sometimes occur due to corrupted files, incomplete updates, or system conflicts.
Explore More MSFS Guides
If you’re looking for additional tutorials, guides, and simulator advice, you can browse the full collection of Microsoft Flight Simulator articles.