How To Fix Microsoft Flight Simulator 2021 Crashing To Desktop/Flight Simulator 2021 Crash to Desktop

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is an awesome game if you want to tour the world virtually with full freedom that can be downloaded on Microsoft store. But just like any new game, it sometimes crashes unexpectedly. If you are experiencing crashing issues on Flight Simulator for Microsoft 2020 and you have no idea how to fix it, this article is for you.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 crashing symptoms

Crashing issues on Flight Simulator for Microsoft can vary slightly in some situations. Some may experience the game crashing straight to the desktop while others may simply find the game freezing or unresponsive. So far, these are the three common forms of crashing issues on MFS2020 that we know of:

  • MFS2020 crashes to desktop
  • MFS2020 closes by itself and show “FlightSimulator.exe has stopped working” error
  • MFS2020 crashes and stops responding or stuck on loading screen

What causes Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 crashing issues?

There are a number of possible reasons for Flight Simulator on Microsoft Windows 10 2020 crashing issues. Let’s discuss each of them below.

Outdated GPU drivers.

This is a common reason why some may find that their computer won’t load Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, or encounters crashing troubles from time to time. The good thing is, issues arising from this situation can easily be fixed by simply updating the GPU drivers.

Random game bug.

Others, like myself, keep every game and software updated but still experience crashing problems. Since the game was released, I’ve only experienced a handful of game crashes, usually triggered when I played around with some cockpit options. 

The game is obviously not stable enough and glitches crop up sometimes.

Corrupted game files.

For some, the cause of the problem is more serious and is brought about by damaged game files. This can happen due to a number of things such as third party program interference, malware, or software glitches. 

Hardware limitations.

Flight simulation games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is a resource-heavy game and thus requires more than decent computer specs. Even if your PC meets the minimum requirements, it may strain and eventually reach a breaking point if you put the graphics settings higher than its capability. 

Below are the minimum system requirements for this game:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 150 GB available space

If you want to enjoy good video settings, we highly recommend that you upgrade your PC something higher than the specs mentioned above. You can go up to 32GB Ram for a smoother experience.

Slow or intermittent connection.

Some players may experience keeps crashing issues with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 if their internet connection is slow or constantly disconnecting. Keep in mind that this game regularly downloads data from Microsoft servers while you’re at play. If your internet connection speed is not enough or keeps dropping, the system may hit a snag and crash unexpectedly.

How to fix Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 crashing issues

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One Comment

  1. LIES!!! I HAVE EVERY UPDATE! OH, IT’S YOUR PC, IT’S NOT AN i7, i9 or MORE, IT’S ALWAYS THE PC’S FAULT …THAT’S YOUR ALIBA.

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