Question Is there a trick to get cfs3 to open/run when compatibility fails?

[Miketoobluz]

I downloaded the two disks but the game didn't open. After setting compatibility to win.xp , service pk. 3 , and clicking run as admin.,on my win. 11 pc, the game doesn't run. Is there something else I can tey?

 

[Colif]

Do you mean this game?

Combat Flight Simulator 3 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

if so, this might help

Step-by-Step Guide To Installing Combat Flight Simulator 3 On Windows 11 - Other Simulation Packages (Combat Flight Simulator)

Question titled "Step-by-Step Guide To Installing Combat Flight Simulator 3 On Windows 11 - Other Simulation Packages (Combat Flight Simulator)" posted in the Combat Flight Simulator forum at Fly Away Simulation.

forum.flyawaysimulation.com

video should help. See description for files.

reason it doesn't work without patch is due to the DRM used, the server no longer exists so game can't contact it.

 

[Miketoobluz]

Do you mean this game?

Combat Flight Simulator 3 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

if so, this might help

Step-by-Step Guide To Installing Combat Flight Simulator 3 On Windows 11 - Other Simulation Packages (Combat Flight Simulator)

Question titled "Step-by-Step Guide To Installing Combat Flight Simulator 3 On Windows 11 - Other Simulation Packages (Combat Flight Simulator)" posted in the Combat Flight Simulator forum at Fly Away Simulation.

forum.flyawaysimulation.com

Or this:

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the above link is Microsoft Forums.

video should help. See description for files.

reason it doesn't work without patch is due to the DRM used, the server no longer exists so game can't contact it.

Thanks. Saw this . Still no joy. 'Will look at a .zip file cfs3nocd. A user said that works around a Microsoft cd check, maybe.(?)Mike

 

[Colif]

the nocd patch appears to be linked in description of video on YouTube

Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3 No-CD Patch

This is the No-CD patch (crack) for Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3. This package includes patches for both versions, which are v1.0 and v3.1. These patches will allow you to play the game without inserting the disk into your computer. Installation instructions inside ZIP file.

flyawaysimulation.com