You’ll find a few suggestions below to improve your performance.

• Adjust Graphics Settings:
  • Lower Texture Quality: High texture settings can quickly fill up VRAM, leading to stutters. Reducing texture quality can alleviate this issue.
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  • Reduce Level of Detail (LOD): Setting Terrain and Object LOD to 100 or lower can decrease CPU load and improve performance.
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• Manage Frame Rate and V-Sync:
  • Limit FPS: Locking your FPS to 30 can provide a smoother experience and reduce stuttering.
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  • Enable V-Sync: Turning on V-Sync in-game and setting it to 30 FPS can help synchronize the frame rate with your monitor’s refresh rate, reducing screen tearing and stutters.
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• Optimize System Resources:
  • Close Background Processes: Background applications can consume CPU and memory resources. Ensure unnecessary programs are closed before running the simulator.
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  • Check for Background Services: Services like Windows Defender can cause stutters. Consider setting exceptions for MSFS folders or temporarily disabling real-time scanning during gameplay.
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• Update Drivers and Software:
  • Graphics Drivers: Ensure that your GPU drivers are up to date, as outdated drivers can lead to performance issues.
  • Windows Updates: Keep your operating system updated to benefit from performance improvements and bug fixes.
• Adjust Simulator Settings:
  • Disable Rolling Cache: Some users have found that turning off the rolling cache can reduce stutters. You can disable it in the simulator’s data settings.
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  • Set Power Management to High Performance: In your system’s power settings, select the High Performance plan to ensure maximum performance.
• Monitor Hardware Performance:
  • CPU and GPU Usage: Use monitoring tools to check if your CPU or GPU is being underutilized or overutilized, which can indicate bottlenecks.
  • Temperature Levels: Ensure that your system is not overheating, as thermal throttling can lead to reduced performance.
• Additional Tools:
  • Lossless Scaling App: Some users have reported improved FPS and reduced stuttering by using third-party applications like Lossless Scaling, which can optimize windowed mode performance.
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Cause: In MSFS, you can only assign a single jetway per parking spot. Therefore, some jetways are static, inactive objects, while others are attached to the closest stands, depending on the airport.

For example, if a single jetway operates between three different parking spots in real life (36L, 36, 36R), it will be assigned to only one of them in MSFS due to its limitation.

Possible Cause: Conflicting or missing files, or incorrect installation.

Solution:

• Ensure no duplicate or conflicting scenery is installed for the same area.
• Verify that the latest version of the scenery is installed. Check your store or marketplace for updates.
• Reinstall the scenery to ensure all files are intact.
• Clear the rolling cache in the simulator settings and restart the simulator.

Cause: Graphics settings or insufficient resources.

Solution:

• Lower the LOD (Level of Detail) and other graphics settings.
• Ensure your system meets the recommended specifications for the simulator.
• Clear the rolling cache and restart the simulator to refresh the textures.

Cause: Overloaded resources or incompatible add-ons.

Solution:

• Ensure all installed add-ons, including liveries and other sceneries, are up to date.
• Temporarily remove all add-ons from the Community folder except for the problematic scenery and test again.
• Reinstall your graphics drivers and ensure they are updated to the latest version.

Cause: The simulator doesn’t fully support airline-specific parking assignments.

Solution:

• Airline assignments are added but may not always work due to simulator limitations. Planes may spawn in random gates or parking spots.

Workaround:

• Use third-party traffic management add-ons that provide better control over parking spot assignments to achieve more realistic results.

NOTE

This was improved now with FS2024. 

1. Why does MSFS 2020 crash when I click ‘FLY’ or during flight loading?

This issue has been reported by several users, especially after major updates or the release of new versions. Potential causes include:

• Outdated Graphics Drivers: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date.
• Conflicting Add-ons: Temporarily remove or disable add-ons in the Community folder to identify if any are causing conflicts.
• DirectX Version: Switching between DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 has helped some users resolve this issue.

For instance, a user reported that switching back to DirectX 11 and restarting the simulator allowed it to load and run without issues. Rememer that DirectX 12 is maked Beta in FS2020.

2. What should I do if MSFS 2020 crashes without any error message?

Crashes without error messages can be challenging to diagnose. Consider the following steps:

• Check Event Viewer: Look for error codes like 0xc0000005 in the Windows Event Viewer, which can provide clues about the crash source.
• Update Visual C++ Redistributables: Ensure that Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages are current, as outdated versions can cause crashes.
• Monitor Hardware Performance: Overheating or hardware failures can lead to crashes. Use monitoring tools to check CPU and GPU temperatures.

One user resolved their crashes by reinstalling GPU drivers, as Windows had automatically downgraded them, causing incompatibility with MSFS 2020.

3. Could my internet connection cause MSFS 2020 to crash?

Yes, unstable internet connections can lead to crashes, especially when streaming data for scenery and live traffic. To mitigate this:

• Use a Wired Connection: If possible, connect to the internet via Ethernet for a more stable connection.
• Disable Online Features: Temporarily disable online features like Bing Data World Graphics and see if stability improves.

Some users have reported that improving their internet stability reduced the frequency of random crashes.

4. How can I prevent MSFS 2020 from crashing during long flights?

Crashes during extended flights can be due to memory leaks or system resource limitations. To address this:

• Increase Virtual Memory (Pagefile): Ensure your system’s virtual memory is adequately configured to handle the simulator’s demands.
• Lower Graphics Settings: Reducing settings can decrease system load and improve stability during long sessions.

A user facing persistent crashes after 1-2 hours of flight time found that adjusting system settings and monitoring resource usage helped mitigate the issue.

5. Are there known issues with specific hardware configurations causing crashes?

Certain hardware setups, particularly involving AMD GPUs, have been associated with crashes. Recommendations include:

• Update GPU Drivers: Regularly check for the latest drivers from AMD or NVIDIA.
• Avoid Overclocking: Revert any overclocked components to their default settings to test for stability.

Users with AMD GPUs have reported consistent crashes, which were resolved by updating or reinstalling drivers.

6. What steps can I take if MSFS 2020 crashes immediately after takeoff?

Crashes occurring shortly after takeoff may be related to:

• Scenery Loading Issues: The simulator loads new scenery as you depart, which can strain system resources.
• Add-on Conflicts: Ensure that any installed add-ons, especially scenery or airport enhancements, are compatible with the current version of MSFS 2020.

Reviewing recent changes or additions to the simulator can help identify the cause of such crashes.

7. How can I troubleshoot MSFS 2020 crashes related to VCRUNTIME140.dll errors?

Errors involving VCRUNTIME140.dll suggest issues with Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables. To resolve:

• Repair or Reinstall Redistributables: Use the Apps & Features settings in Windows to repair or reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages.
• Check for Software Conflicts: Some users have reported that software like Oculus or certain VR applications can cause these errors.

For example, opting out of the beta test channel within the Oculus software has resolved the problem for some users.

8. What general steps can I take to enhance MSFS 2020 stability?

To improve overall stability:

• Keep Software Updated: Regularly update Windows, GPU drivers, and MSFS 2020.
• Limit Background Applications: Close unnecessary programs to free up system resources.
• Check Hardware Health: Ensure all hardware components are functioning correctly and are not overheating.