the dreaded MFC70.dll is missing message

[kiwicomm]

Hi all
I run FS2004 on a Windows 7 setup and I started to get the c:/users/etc/Play.lst unspecified error message when trying to launch FS9. When I try to launch it using a backup fs9.exe file on a memory stick I get the MFC70.dll is missing message. I've tried a number of fixes per all the internet advice I could find but have stalled out. I'm inclined to try a reinstall but before I do any suggestions? Thx

[Fozzer]

What happens when you start FS 2004 using the original FS 2004 CD in the tray?

Paul.

[kiwicomm]

It's been quite a long time since I used the disk in favour of a crack/no cd patch but I dug them out and tried to run FS 2004 from both Disk 1 and 4 as my memory is a bit rusty. I was pretty sure it was disk 4. At any rate nothing happens when I try to open fs9 from disk 4 with either left of right click. The latter only leads me to autorum or a stub but nothing further happens.

[omitchell]

Try reinstalling the Visual C++ 2008 runtime libraries

[kiwicomm]

That doesn't seem to work either.

[Ian Warren]

I wonder if I copy my mfc70.dll files and send them for you to put into your FS9 directory, PM me and I send the 3 70.dll . Application extension file thru, they may have corrupted and may kickstart FS2004 for you.

[kiwicomm]

That'd sure be worth a try. I'm still wrapping my mind around the forum but have added you as a 'friend', is that what you meant?

[Ian Warren]

You add me as a friend , there is a PM so you can send me you email address so I can send the files thru to you.

[kiwicomm]

Thanks for the help. In the end I decided to reinstall FS2004. It was much easier than I thought it would be, and a chance to ditch the addons I don't really use. Seems to be working fine now.

[Ian Warren]

That's good news , the great thing with a clean install is the clean approach but sometimes it now to find some of the classic addons , pleased it working

[Fozzer]

That's good news , the great thing with a clean install is the clean approach but sometimes it now to find some of the classic addons , pleased it working

I just wish that I could re-install my spare bedrooms to get rid of all the clutter, and present them as they were originally...nice and clean and tidy.

...the same with my garden shed... ...!

Paul....Clutter-buck.... ...!

[Ian Warren]

The thing will living in a pillbox no problem .. I do have a garden shed but don't have a garden thank the cripes.

[Fozzer]

The thing will living in a pillbox no problem .. I do have a garden shed but don't have a garden thank the cripes.

55 years living in the same 2-story, 3-Bedroom, Hall, Living room, Dining room, Kitchen, Utility room, mansion with a large garden back and front. (and a garden shed), can generate an awful lot of "clutter" over the years, Ian...

...trust me!.... ...!

Paul...slowly drowning in "stuff".... .....!

..... ....!

[Ian Warren]

Paul .. drowning in a wealth of everything .. You cannot do better than that .. almost every day I pull a book/books from the shelf , feeling a bit low pull a huge encyclopedia of just one type type , great thing is having all that clutter

[Fozzer]

:D Paul .. drowning in a wealth of everything .. You cannot do better than that .. almost every day I pull a book/books from the shelf , feeling a bit low pull a huge encyclopedia of just one type type , great thing is having all that clutter

I'll tell you a tip, Ian....

I spent the whole of my working life, (many years ago), collecting all manner of different things to amuse myself with, for the day when I finally retired (1984).

My house is now crammed full of stuff to play with, and amuse myself with, every day*

Paul.... ...!


*.....sometimes I have difficulty in finding the foot-pump... ... ...!

[omitchell]

My house is now crammed full of stuff to play with, and amuse myself with, every day*

Paul.... ...!


*.....sometimes I have difficulty in finding the foot-pump... ... ...!

My mind just went to a place it can't un-go...

[Ian Warren]

I'll tell you a tip, Ian....

*.....sometimes I have difficulty in finding the foot-pump... ... ...!

Now that is a serious Technical Issue