I installed FSX on my new laptop a few days ago without any messages. When it first came out, I exceeded the (3) activations it gave, because it wouldn't install addon scenery prioperly, so I reinstalled FSX. So I rang the help number, which was then in Ireland. The man said - "I have fixed it so you can activate again". I wonder what he "fixed" it to, because I have installed FSX on 4 or possibly 5 PCs - some no longer in use) without hassle. Peter