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G1000 Download & Installation Instructions
The following instructions will guide you through the steps necessary to download and install the G1000 panel for Microsoft Flight Simulator.  Before you begin, please ensure your computer meets the following minimum requirements:
Minimum System Requirements:
  • Windows 7 / Windows XP / Windows 2000
  • Pentium III or Pentium 4, 1.2 GHz or faster CPU
  • 16 MB RAM, 256 MB Preferred.
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 (FS9)
                -or-
    Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX / FS10)
                -or-
    Microsoft ESP
                -or-
    Lockheed-Martin Prepar3D
  • Video card capable of 24-bit or 32-bit color
    (Any video card suitable for Microsoft Flight Simulator should be sufficient)
Step-By-Step Installation Instructions:
The installation process consists of the following steps, shown in detail after this list:
1. Purchase the Software
If you haven't yet purchased the software, please visit our online order desk.   You will be unable to register and activate the software until you have submitted your payment.

If you have already paid for the software, please continue to the next step.
 
2. Download the installer program
If you have not already done so, download the installer program to a temporary location on your hard drive.   
 G1000 Installer Program (14 MB)    (Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP)

When prompted with the following screen, click the SAVE button, and place the installer program onto a folder, for exampe C:\My Documents, C:\Temp, C:\Download, or any other folder of your choice.
3. Launch the installer program and follow the on-screen instructions


If you have Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you must RIGHT-CLICK on the installer program which displays the popup menu shown below, then you must click "Run As Administrator".

For more information about why this step is critical, you can read this article in our forum.

Click "Next" on each of the following screens to copy files to your computer.

MPORTANT: When the installation is complete, the G1000 files are copied to your computer's hard drive, but the panel will not be visible in Microsoft Flight Simulator until you complete the remaining steps in these instructions.

A) Click "Next" on the introduction screen:

 

B) Click "Next" to begin the installation process:

 

C) You may accept the current installation folder and begin installing files immediately by clicking "Next".  Otherwise, if you want to change the default installation folder, use the "Change" button to select a different folder, then click the "Next" button to begin copying files.

IMPORTANT: When the installation is complete, the G1000 files are copied to your computer's hard drive, but the panel will not be visible in Microsoft Flight Simulator until you complete the remaining steps in these instructions to activate the G1000.
4. Register and Activate the G1000 Panel
Pick the registration option appropriate for you.  If you are a brand-new customer, pick the first link to start your registraiton and activation.  If you already previously registered, then use the instructions in the second link.
> Registration and Activation Instructions for New Installs <-- New Customers Go Here!
> Re-Activation Instructions for Updates