Where to get activaition key?

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My son recently purchased a used copy of MS Flight Simulator '98 at a
yard sale. When we tried to install it, it asked for an activation key
which we don't have (it wasn't in the original case). How can I get the
activation key for this game? I think it's an OEM version but we don't
know what PC manufacturer originally sold it. If someone could point me
to where I can get a key, or if someone could email one to me I would
greatly appreciate it. It's such an old version I don't think anyone
would care about giving away the key.

Thanks.

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Still have FS98 lying around here. Couldn't remeber i needed an activation
key upon install. Therefore, i checked CD + box again, no activation key
found...


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"CRaSH" <sorry@aint-here.spam.com> wrote in message
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> Chuck wrote:
>> My son recently purchased a used copy of MS Flight Simulator '98 at a
>> yard sale. When we tried to install it, it asked for an activation key
>
> I vaguely remember one of the old versions asked for a key, but none was
> really necessary, just leave it blank, hit enter and keep going.
> FS-98??? Hmmm - can't remember for sure... Also my memory isn't what it
> used to be... Took a memory correspondense course once, but forgot where
> to send the lessons...
>
> Cheers'n Beers.. [_])
> Don
>

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"The Man Behind The Curtain"
> Hmmmmmm......hmmmmmm...

I believe him... if I had an activation key I'd give it to him.

Dallas

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FS2004 for $25???
Is that US$
I paid $99 Australian about 5 months ago! (not that I mind, 'cos it's an
awesome game and worth every penny!)
Chris.

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"Gary L." <noone@123.net> wrote in message
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> "Chuck" <skilover_nospam@softhome.net> wrote in message
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>> My son recently purchased a used copy of MS Flight Simulator '98 at a
>> yard sale. When we tried to install it, it asked for an activation key
>> which we don't have (it wasn't in the original case). How can I get the
>> activation key for this game?
>
> I don't know about FS98 specifically, but most games with activation keys
> use different keys for specific CD's, this is to prevent illegal copies.
> So even if someone sent you one it probably wouldn't work. My suggestion
> if you really want FS98 is to look in the bargain bins at a computer store
> and you'll probably find a brand new CD, with its key, for about $8. Or
> even better FS02 probably sells for about $12 now, and FS04 is selling for
> $25. (You'll want to skip FS2000, though.) Remember, originally these
> games went for $50 so it's still quite a bargain.
>

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Hi Gary,

On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:03:21 -0700, you wrote:

> Remember, originally these games went for $50 so it's still quite a
> bargain.

Hee hee! True enough as far as the basic program cost is concerned,
but then there are all the lovely payware add-ons, computer hardware
upgrades, yokes, pedals, throttle quadrants, and joysticks! It's
embarrassing to note just how much I've spent since becoming addicted
to this once seemingly harmless "$50 program"! :-)

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Gary L. wrote:
> "Chuck" <skilover_nospam@softhome.net> wrote in message
> news:1124116771.b04103af8f424c0bfd752e53a1ff97c3@bubbanews...
>
>>My son recently purchased a used copy of MS Flight Simulator '98 at a
>>yard sale. When we tried to install it, it asked for an activation key
>>which we don't have (it wasn't in the original case). How can I get the
>>activation key for this game?
>
>
> I don't know about FS98 specifically, but most games with activation keys
> use different keys for specific CD's, this is to prevent illegal copies. So
> even if someone sent you one it probably wouldn't work. My suggestion if
> you really want FS98 is to look in the bargain bins at a computer store and
> you'll probably find a brand new CD, with its key, for about $8. Or even
> better FS02 probably sells for about $12 now, and FS04 is selling for $25.
> (You'll want to skip FS2000, though.) Remember, originally these games went
> for $50 so it's still quite a bargain.
>
>

www.gamecopyworld.com is your friend.

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>My son recently purchased a used copy of MS Flight Simulator '98 at a
>yard sale. When we tried to install it, it asked for an activation key
>which we don't have (it wasn't in the original case). How can I get the
>activation key for this game? I think it's an OEM version but we don't
>know what PC manufacturer originally sold it. If someone could point me
>to where I can get a key, or if someone could email one to me I would
>greatly appreciate it. It's such an old version I don't think anyone
>would care about giving away the key.
>
>Thanks.

The problem with activation keys for FS98 was that they were only
required for OEM versions shipped with a computer, and only ran for
that machine if I remember well...

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Katy Pluta

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"Lawn Dart" <willkayakforfoodREMOVE_THIS@gmx.net> wrote in message
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> Hi Gary,
>
> On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:03:21 -0700, you wrote:
>
>> Remember, originally these games went for $50 so it's still quite a
>> bargain.
>
> Hee hee! True enough as far as the basic program cost is concerned,
> but then there are all the lovely payware add-ons, computer hardware
> upgrades, yokes, pedals, throttle quadrants, and joysticks! It's
> embarrassing to note just how much I've spent since becoming addicted
> to this once seemingly harmless "$50 program"! :-)
>
> - --
> Melissa
>

LOL, yeah I know what you mean, I'm in the same boat, full compliment of CH
Products. But I think I'm happy now, unless a plane I really love becomes
available in payware. I think I have more money invested on the computer
than anything else, except maybe my truck

-Gary

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Praxiteles Democritus wrote:
> On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:03:21 -0700, "Gary L." <noone@123.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>>I don't know about FS98 specifically, but most games with activation keys
>>use different keys for specific CD's,
>>
>
>
> You can find working activation keys for just about any software if
> you search on the web hard enough. Even the product key code for one
> copy of XP works on another copy of XP.

Tried that. Every site that claimed to have them was just a front for
porno. Do you know how emarassing it is to have your wife and 12yo child
sitting next to the computer when you click on that link that google
thinks has activation keys, only to have it take you to a porno site?

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In message <1124192785.c9ebc377754f736d89bc0b4ba387281a@bubbanews>
Chuck <skilover_nospam@softhome.net> wrote:

> ... I guess I at least ought to spring for a new usb joystick. (The
> old one had a game port style connector. New computer has no game port).

If it was/is a high-enough-quality joystick to be worth preserving, and
you've a spare PCI slot, most 'cheap'n cheerful' soundcards will provide
a gameport: you can ignore/disable the sound-capability.

Maybe $6 new, peanuts second-hand ...

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Peter Duck wrote:
> In message <1124192785.c9ebc377754f736d89bc0b4ba387281a@bubbanews>
> Chuck <skilover_nospam@softhome.net> wrote:
>
>
>>... I guess I at least ought to spring for a new usb joystick. (The
>>old one had a game port style connector. New computer has no game port).
>
>
> If it was/is a high-enough-quality joystick to be worth preserving, and
> you've a spare PCI slot, most 'cheap'n cheerful' soundcards will provide
> a gameport: you can ignore/disable the sound-capability.
>
> Maybe $6 new, peanuts second-hand ...
>

Not really that great. It's about a 10 year old Gravis Flight Stick. I'm
just gonna look for a new USB stick. Is there a cheap game port to usb
adapter? We've got a "V3" something or other with steering wheel and
pedals that someone gave us too, but it's got the old game port
connector as well.

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Chuck wrote:

>
> We've got a "V3" something or other with steering wheel and
> pedals that someone gave us too, but it's got the old game port
> connector as well.
>

I use my momo racing pedals as aircraft rudder pedals and it works fine.
There are no brakes but I get by without them. However mine are USB.

Someone here with more knowledge might tell you if they will work with a
game port to usb converter. It seems that it should since rudder pedals
for aircraft are a simple 2 axis control. I have to have my steering
wheel attached also but I just shove it under the desk and forget about it.

If it would work you will like having rudder pedals especially when
flying helicopters.


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