FSX 2020 Download and Installation Guide
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System Requirements and Preperation
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System Requirements
System Requirements:
- Operating System: 64 Bit Windows 10 or greater
- not supported: iOS, Linux
- Processor: 7th Gen or greater Intel i5, i7, and i9 processors
- not recommended: AMD CPU
- Memory/RAM: 8GB system memory
- recommended: 16GB+ for Swing Camera/Swing Catalyst use
- Video Card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or greater
- recommended for Quality/Optimal Performance: GeForce RTX 3070ti/3080/3090
- not supported: Nvidia Quadro, AMD GPU
It is recommended that before you start you optimize your Nvidia Graphics card by following our https://www.foresightsports.com/nvidia-graphics-card-settings. (skip step 3 in the Nvidia Instructions if this option is not present).
- Operating System: 64 Bit Windows 10 or greater
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Preparing for Installation
GC3 Users - Be sure to use the Same FSX LIVE Username & Password for registration and FSX 2020 software installation.
To complete the installation of FSX 2020 and FSX 2020 Courses, please first check your email to confirm you have received your Software Activation Code from Foresight Sports. This email will contain the specific activation code required to activate your software purchase.
If purchased Online this email would appear from: fsxlive@foresightsports.com . All other orders will be sent from our Order Fulfillment Team. If you do not receive either of these emails please contact: orderfulfillment@foresightsports.com
Please note: Check your spam folder if you are unable to locate this email, as some internet service providers may view these fulfillment messages as spam and not present them to you.
Bushnell Launch Pro Customers:
- Do Not Install This Software - Your Version of FSX Subscription Requires a Different Installation.
For Further Support Please reach out to Bushnell Technical Support -
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: FSX Subscription Users & Launch Pro Device Users should contact Bushnell Technical Support, as their primary point of contact:
ONLINE: Request Bushnell Support
PHONE: 800.423.3537
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Installation Step-By-Step
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Installation
1. Select the Software Option from the options below. If using a software Activation Code be sure to select the ONLINE option. If using a USB Dongle, select the DONGLE option:
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FSX 2020 v8.7.0.2
System Requirements:
(minimum spec)- Operating System: 64 Bit Windows 10 or greater
- not supported: iOS, Linux
- Processor: 7th Gen or greater Intel i5, i7, and i9 processors
- not recommended: AMD CPU
- Memory/RAM: 8GB system memory
- recommended: 16GB+ for Swing Camera/Swing Catalyst use
- Video Card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or greater
- recommended for Quality/Optimal Performance: GeForce RTX 3070ti/3080/3090
- not supported: Nvidia Quadro, AMD GPU
For instructions on downloading and installing FSX 2020 for PC, please refer to the FSX 2020 Installation Guide.
Please select the appropriate installation option below. Please select the online version if you have installed using an online activation code. If you have a blue USB dongle, please select the dongle option instead.
If you have any questions regarding the installation options please select Request Technical Support to assist.
LAUNCH PRO USERS:
DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS VERSION OF FSX IF USING A LAUNCH PRO DEVICE WITH SILVER OR GOLD SUBSCRIPTION. INSTEAD VISIT THE FSX SUBSCRIPTION PRODUCT SUPPORT PAGE
Download FSX 2020 v8.7.0.2Release Date:
Changes:
FSX 2020 Version 8.6.0.16 Includes:
- QuadMAX Connection/Support Added
- Updated RoomConfigTool To Support New Device Types
FSX 2020 Version 8.6.0.16 Includes:
- Falcon Connection Available
- Added Hybrid Measurements
- Improved Username & Password Back-End Management
- Resolved Crashing Due To Multiple Users
FSX 2020 Version 8.5.0.2 Includes:
- Improved Error Logging
- Updated Windows SDK For Better Function & Support
FSX 2020 Version 8.4.0.1 Includes:
- Update UI Branding For Unlocked Bushnell Launch Pros
- Updated To Support GC3 Subscription Options
- Minor Bug Fixes For Leagues
- Minor Function Update for Play Mode Regarding Course Selection Images
FSX 2020 Version 8.3.2.0 Includes:
- Improved GCHawk Club Mode Function.
- Improved Lie Penalty & Flier Chance
- Improved Distances Displayed With Rough When Lie Penalties Are Enabled.
- Improved Graphics Card Check On Software Launch.
- Bug Fix: Updated Temperature Reading Display.
- Bug Fix: Resolved Practice Ribbon Display For Club Face Labels.
- Bug Fix: Modified Stableford Scoring Error.
FSX 2020 Version 8.2.0.3 Includes:
- New Polarity Option and Spin Option in Language & Units settings
- Visual update to Game Options and Language & Units settings
- Improved Report Export PDF Processing Time
- Improved SDK Function
- Auto-putt scorecard fix to match HUD score
- Improved Function of Glass Break
- Improved Auto Connect Display for GC3 and Launch Pro Devices
- Green Grid Default To On Until Changed
- Bug Fix: Overlap Of Elements Resolved
- Bug Fix: Fix club report showing incorrect putt data if displaying putter shots
- Bug Fix: Fix club report face to path data to match other reports
FSX 2020 Version 8.0.3.0 Includes:
- Bug Fix: Fixed issue where Putt Data with GCQuad was showing as locked
- Bug Fix: Fixed issue with GCHawk connect button overlapping club mode toggle
- Bug Fix: Fixed issue where club speed was not properly reported in some instances in the club analysis screen
- Bug Fix: Fixed issue where Face to Path was not properly reported in data tiles if club analysis screen was set to show face to target
FSX 2020 Version 8.0.2.7 Includes:
- Improved GC3 Connection
- Fixed Barometer Function Bug with GCQ and GCH
- Fix Crash when Opening Settings Menu in Competitions
FSX 2020 Version 8.0.0.0 Includes:
- Supports GC3 Device Connection
FSX 2020 Version 7.7.1.1 Includes:
- Resolved Bug Causing Slow Performance in Full Screen Mode
FSX 2020 Version 7.7.0.4 Includes:
- Customizable Data Tiles in Improve Mode
- Updated Scorecard to Show Strokes Taken on Current Hole
- Reduced Lie Penalty Effect on Penalized Shots, Reduced Sand Penalty Outside of 40 Yards
- Minimap Will Now Show All Ball Tracers
- Added Option to Keep Swing Videos When Closing Session
- Fix Auto-Putt Bug
- Fixed Bug Requesting to Activate League Courses in League Play
- Fix Inside Six Ft Incorrectly Displaying Distance To Pin
- Fix Local Contests changing tees on software restart
- Fix Player order at hole start when there is a tie on a previous hole
Previously Updated: FSX 2020 Version 7.6.0.7 Included:
- Updated Scorecard to Toggle Points/Strokes/Handicap Displays
- Display Associated Username in About Screen
- Updates to Improve Online Course Activation Process
- Improved Putting Physics
- Added "Change Pin Difficulty" Feature in Improve
- Improved Custom Graphics Options
- Updated All Leaderboards to Display in Local Time (instead of UTC)
- Fix Player Statistics Showing Incorrect Number of Holes at End of Play Session
- Fix Tee Selection Resetting Hole Selection in Netplay
- Fix Report Export Default Filename to the Correct Date
- Fix Stableford Scoring Problems with Handicap
- Fix Scramble Mode Improperly Allowing Gimmes
Step-By-Step Install Guide: FSX2020 Installation Guide
Associated Manual:FSX2020 Online User Manual
Please Note: Customers who own and/or operate the software in a corporate retail store location should consult their regional supervisor or headquarters before updating. If you have any trouble during your attempt to install the software please Contact Support
- Operating System: 64 Bit Windows 10 or greater
2. Now at Hightail.com, click the orange rectangular DOWNLOAD ALL button (please maximize your window to see this DOWNLOAD ALL button). Users may be asked to SAVE or RUN this program, select SAVE and download the complete Foresight Sports Experience Components 2020.exe (roughly 1.5gb) to a preferable folder.
Customer Note: If asked to create a Hightail.com account (not required), select NO THANK YOU to proceed.
3. Run the Foresight Sports Experience Components 2020.exe from a browser. If this option is not available, locate the installation file from the Downloads folder. To open the Downloads folder, select Windows Explorer and choose the Downloads folder from the left-hand Quick Access. Now run Foresight Sports Experience Components 2020.exe
4. If you see the Windows Defender Warning (below). Please click on More Info and select Run Anyway.
5. At the beginning of the FSX 2020 installation, click Next.
6. Read and/or accept the EULA and click Next.
7. Select all components for installation (all selected by default) and select Next. Now click Install.
8. Extract FSX 2020 Setup Files.
9. Review the Warning (please ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for FSX 2020, these are listed at the top of the page) and select Yes.
10. The Foresight Driver Installation will now begin, click Next, Read and/or accept the License Agreement and click Next.
11. Select Windows 64 Bit version (required for FSX 2020 Users, refer to FSX system requirements) and click Next. Install the Foresight Driver by selecting Install.
12. The Device Driver Installation Wizard will now begin, select Next. Allow the progress to complete and select Finish to close. Next, select Finish to proceed with the FSX 2020 installation.
13. The Adobe Reader X installer will begin, extract the necessary installation files and select Update/Install. Allow Adobe Reader X setup to complete and click Finish.
14. The Direct X installer will begin, Read and/or accept the agreement and click Next.
15. The Direct X Setup (this may take a few minutes) and click Next. Allow the installation progress to complete and select Finish.
16. The Simulator Configuration tool will appear. If hitting into a net return, please enter in the following values pictured in this guide. If hitting into an Impact Screen, a 20ft tape measure is required to provide measurements for the Simulator Configuration Tool. Follow and complete each step outlined in the Simulator Configuration tool, click Save Settings and select the X in the top right-hand corner to proceed with the FSX 2020 installation.
- Customer Note: DY & Azimuth should be left at 0 unless instructed by a Foresight Sports representative.
17. The FSX Setup Wizard will begin, click Next to select an installation Destination Folder and then click Next to proceed. (Default installation folder recommended to ensure easy installation of FSX courses later in this guide).
18. The option to select additional tasks to perform will now be available. Select the option of your preference and click Next.
- Customer Note: *Highly Recommended* select the Install of Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (Required for FSX 2020 operation).
- Customer Note: only check the corresponding Camera drivers if you have purchased a corresponding 3rd party high-speed camera.
19. Allow the FSX 2020 installer to extract and install all the necessary files. Click Finish when completed.
20. Congratulations your FSX 2020 installation is now complete, click Finish.
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FSX 2020 Course Installation
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Course Installation
1. Download each of the Basic Courses Installation Files provided below, as these come with your FSX 2020 Software at no additional cost! Then you can also select any of the courses you have purchased and download the installation file from the Purchased Course Library show.
- Customer Note: These FSX Course installation instructions must be repeated for each included course in your library.
- Customer Note: FSX 2020 comes with basic courses that require download for each one
- Customer Note: Any additionally purchased courses must follow these FSX Course installation instructions
- Customer Note: FootGolf Courses will allow GCHAWK Soccer Function if this function has been purchased. All courses will require purchase as well outside of the Basic Course Installations for FootGolf.
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FSX 2020 GOLF - Basic Course Installations
The GOLF courses listed below come at no additional cost for all authorized FSX 2020 Software users.
* Requires software v7.0 or greater to operate. Internet access required to gain initial course authorization. FOOTGOLF Courses Installed Separately.
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FSX 2020 GOLF - PURCHASED COURSES - Complete Course Library
To purchase a course license, please contact your sales or support person or visit buy online: Premium Courses & Standard Courses.
All courses require a one-time online activation after installation.* Note: Version 3.0.0+ courses are ONLY compatible with FSX 7.0 and above. FOOTGOLF Courses Installed Separately.Abu Dhabi Golf Club v3.0.0 Akron Golf Club v3.0.0 Applebrook Golf Club v3.0.0 Apple Valley v3.0.0 Arcadia Ranch v3.0.0 Aronimink Golf Club v3.0.1 Asiana Golf Club v3.0.0 Audubon Country Club v3.0.0 Aurora Country Club v3.0.1 Bala Golf Club v3.0.1 Ballyowen Golf Club v3.0.0 Bear Claw Golf Club v3.0.0 Beaver Hills CC v3.0.3 Big Sur Golf Club v3.0.0 Birdsfoot Golf Club v3.0.0 Blackberry Oaks GC v3.0.1 Blue Bell Country Club v3.0.2 Blue Heron Hills Golf Club v3.0.0 Blue Hills Country Club v3.0.0 Blue Springs Canada v3.0.2 Brae Burn Country Club v3.0.0 Broken Top GC v3.0.2 Brookside Country Club v3.0.0 Bull Valley Golf Club v3.0.3 Burrangarra v3.0.0 Butterfield Country Club Blue/Red v3.0.0 Butterfield Country Club Blue/White v3.0.0 Butterfield Country Club Red/White v3.0.0 Cabot Cliffs v3.0.4 (DISCONTINUED) Cabot Links v3.0.2 (DISCONTINUED) Carnoustie Golf Links v3.0.2 Castle Stuart Golf Links v3.0.0 Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club v3.0.1 Cedar Valley Golf Course v3.0.0 Celtic Manor v3.0.0 Clarity Hills v3.0.0 Champaign Country Club v3.0.0 Champions Run v3.0.1 Chicago Highlands Golf Club v3.0.0 Coastesville CC v3.0.2 Cobble Beach Golf Links v3.0.1 Coeur d'Alene v3.0.2 Cog Hill Golf and Country Club v3.0.0 Colonial Country Club v3.0.0 Commonwealth National GC v3.0.1 Congressional Country Club v3.0.1 Conway Farms Golf Club v3.0.0 Country Club of Lincoln v3.0.0 Cottonwood GC v3.0.1 Cranberry Highlands v3.0.0 Crans-sur-Sierre GC Ballesteros v3.0.6 Credit Valley - Golf Course v3.0.2 Crosswater Golf Course v3.0.1 Dacotah Ridge Golf Club v3.0.0 Dad Miller GC v3.0.3 Devils Garden v3.0.0 Diamondback GC v3.0.0 Doral Blue Monster v3.0.0 Down River GC v3.0.1 Egypt Valley v3.0.2 Emirates Golf Club Majlis v3.0.1 En-Joie Golf Club v3.0.0 Enchanted Forest v3.0.0 Elgin CC v3.0.1 Essex Country Club v3.0.1 Evanston GC v3.0.0 Farmington Country Club v3.0.1 Findlay Country Club v3.0.4 Flint Hills National Golf Club v3.0.0 Flushing Valley Golf Club v3.0.0 Forsgate Banks v3.0.0 French Lick Pete Dye v3.0.1 Gearhart Golf Links v3.0.1 Geneva GC v3.0.0 GlenCairn v3.0.2 Glen Abbey v3.0.6 Glen Flora v3.0.0 Glen Oak Golf Course v3.0.0 Glorietta Golf Club v3.0.0 Great Gorge Golf Course v3.0.1 Green Valley v3.0.0 Greystone GC Ontario v3.0.1 Hanauma Cliffs Golf Course v3.0.0 Harbour Town Golf Links v3.0.3 HawthornWoods v3.0.0 Heron Bay v3.0.0 Heatherwoode Golf Club v3.0.0 Heron Point Links v3.0.1 Hidden Shoals v3.0.0 Hidden Valley CC v3.0.1 Hidden Valley UT v3.0.1 Hinsdale Golf Club v3.0.0 Holdrege CC v3.0.1 Honeybrook GC v3.0.0 Houston Oaks GC v3.0.2 Hornell GC v3.0.2 Horseshoe Bend CC v3.0.1 Idelwild Country Club v3.0.0 Idle Hour Golf Club v3.0.0 Illini v3.0.0 Indian Hills v3.0.3 Indian Springs Ranch v3.0.6 Innisbrook Resort Island Course v3.0.0 Interlachen Country Club v3.0.0 Ivanhoe Club v3.0.4 James River Country Club v3.0.4 Jimmie Austin Golf Club v3.0.1 Jumping Brook Country Club v3.0.0 Keilir v3.0.5 Kennemer Golf & Country Club v3.0.0 Kingsbarns Golf Links v3.0.0 Kings Riding Club v3.0.3 King Valley GC v3.0.1 Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club v3.0.0 Kirkbrae Country Club v3.0.1 Knollwood CC v3.0.0 (Michigan) Knollwood Club v3.0.1 Kungsangen Kings Course v3.0.0 La Cumbre Country Club v3.0.0 La Jolla Pines v3.0.5 La Purisima GC v3.0.1 Las Campanas Sunset Course v3.0.4 La Tempete Golf Club v3.0.0 Lakeside Country Club v3.0.0 Laurel Valley Golf Club v3.0.0 LedgeRock GC v3.0.2 Lehigh Country Club v3.0.0 Liberty Mountain Resort v3.0.0 Lone Wolf GC v3.0.1 LongBeach CC v3.0.2 Longleaf Golf & Family Club v3.0.0 Lookaway Golf Club v3.0.0 Loch Lloyd Country Club v3.0.0 Lonnie Pool v3.0.1 Marina Bay Golf Course v3.0.0 Maryland National Golf Club v3.0.0 Meadows v3.0.0 Midland Putting Course v3.0.0 Milburn Country Club v3.0.0 Minot Country Club v3.0.0 Mission Hills - Blackstone Course v3.0.0 Missoula Country Club v3.0.0 Mission Hills - Olazabal Course v3.0.0 Montour Heights Golf Club v3.0.0 Morris Park Country Club v3.0.0 Mountain Branch Golf Club v3.0.0 Mountain Ridge v3.0.0 Naperville Country Club v3.0.2 Niagara Falls v3.0.0 Nine Lakes Golf Club v3.0.0 North Hills Country Club (PA) v3.0.0 Oakmont Country Club v3.0.0 Oaks Country Club v3.0.3 Ocean Pines GC v3.0.0 Orchard Park v3.0.2 Panther Creek CC v3.0.1 Parkersburg Country Club v3.0.0 PB Dye Course v3.0.0 Pebble Beach Golf Links v3.0.0 Pelican Hill Golf Club v3.0.0 Penn State Blue Course v3.0.0 Penn State White Golf Course v3.0.0 Pestovo Golf Club v3.0.0 Pete Dye River Course v3.0.0 Phillips Park Golf Course v3.0.0 Pitch N Putt v3.0.0 Portmarnock Golf Club v3.0.0 Potters Park GC v3.0.1 Prairie Dunes Country Club v3.0.0 Prestwick Country Club v3.0.0 Quail Hollow Club v3.0.0 Quarry as Giant Ridge v3.0.0 Quicksilver Golf Club v3.0.0 Racine CC v3.0.1 Rattlesnake Country Club v3.0.1 Real Club Valderrama v3.0.0 Renaissance v3.0.0 Rivercrest Golf Club Preserve v3.0.0 Rivermont Golf Club v3.0.1 Riverview Highlands Golf Club v3.0.1 Rollandia Golf Center v3.0.0 Rolling Road Golf Club v3.0.0 Royal Troon Golf Club v3.0.0 Royal Lytham & St. Annes v3.0.0 Royal Birkdale Golf Club v3.0.1 Rush Creek Golf Club v3.0.0 Saint Andrews NY Saxe Gotha v3.0.0 Schaumburg National v3.0.0 Schuylkill Country Club v3.0.0 Scioto Reserve Country Club v3.0.1 SentryWorld v3.0.0 Sewickley Heights Golf Club v3.0.0 Shadow Valley v3.0.1 Skolkovo Golf Club v3.0.0 Snake Pit v3.0.0 South Hills v3.0.0 Spirit Hollow Golf Club v3.0.0 Spring City Lower Course v3.0.0 Spring City Mountain Course v3.0.0 Spyglass Hill® Golf Course v3.0.0 St Andrews Links® The Castle Course v3.0.0 St Andrews Links® The Jubilee Course v3.0.0 St Andrews Links® The New Course v3.0.0 St Andrews Links® The Old Course v3.0.0 Stone Creek Golf Club v3.0.1 Sugar Valley Golf Club v3.0.0 Sunningdale Country Club v3.0.0 Sunset Ridge CC v3.0.0 Tall Pines v3.0.0 Tanah Merah Garden v3.0.2 The Bridges Golf Club v3.0.0 The Golf Club at Lora Bay v3.0.1 The Crossing v3.0.0 The Heritic v3.0.0 The Links at Spanish Bay™ v3.0.0 The Mission Club v3.0.0 The Pete Dye River Course v3.0.0 The Seawane Club v3.0.1 The Springhaven Club v3.0.0 The Tuxedo Club v3.0.0 Totteridge Golf Club v3.0.0 Transit Valley CC v3.0.1 Vanajanlinna Golf & Country Club v3.0.0 Vardon Golf Club v3.0.1 Village Links of Glen Ellyn v3.0.0 Wakonda Golf Club v3.0.0 Warwickshire Golf Club v3.0.0 Warwick Hills v3.0.1 Warwickshire National v3.0.0 Wentworth West Course v3.0.0 West Bend Country Club v3.0.1 Westchester Country Club v3.0.0 Westchester Hills Golf Club v3.0.0 Westmount Golf CC v3.0.1 Whitford Country Club v3.0.0 Wilmette Golf Club v3.0.0 Winnetka Golf Club v3.0.1 Woodlands GC v3.0.0 Woodloch Springs Country Club v3.0.0 Yishan Golf Club v3.0.0
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FSX 2020 FOOTGOLF - Basic Course Installations
The GOLF courses listed below are free for FSX 2020 Software users. * Requires software v7.0 or greater to operate. Internet access required to gain initial course authorization. GOLF Courses Installed Separately.
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FSX 2020 FOOTGOLF - Purchased Course Library
To purchase a course license, please contact your sales or support person.
All courses require a one-time online activation after installation.* Note: Version 3.0.0+ courses are ONLY compatible with FSX 7.0 and above. GOLF Courses Installed Separately.
2. At Hightail.com, select DOWNLOAD ALL (you may need to maximize your window to see this DOWNLOAD ALL button). Users may be asked to SAVE or RUN this program, select SAVE and download the complete FSX 2020 Golf Course – Installation for Blue Bayou Golf and Fishing Club.exe (roughly 600+mb) to a preferable folder.
Customer Note: If asked to create a Hightail.com account (not required), select 'No Thank You' to proceed.
3. After the download of the .exe from Hightail.com, users can either run the FSX 2020 Golf Course Installation for Blue Bayou Golf and Fishing Club.exe from their browser or locate the installation file from their Downloads folder.
To open the Downloads folder, click the Windows Explorer Icon and select the Downloads folder from the left-hand Quick Access. Now select and run the FSX 2020 Golf Course Installation for Blue Bayou Golf and Fishing Club.exe
4. If you see the Windows Defender Warning (below). Please click on More Info and select Run Anyway.
5. At the welcome window, click Next.
6. Read and/or accept the EULA. Click Next to begin installing the FSX 2020 course and click Install.
7. Allow course setup to complete file extraction.
8. Congratulations your FSX 2020 Course installation is now complete, click Finish.
- Customer Note: These FSX Course installation instructions must be repeated for each included course in your library from www.foresightsports.com/support/software/fsx-2020
- Customer Note: FSX 2020 comes with 4 additional courses that require download
- Customer Note: Any additionally purchased courses must follow these FSX Course installation instructions
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FSX 2020 Course Activation
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Course Activation
1. Click on the FSX icon located on your desktop.
2. Allow FSX 2020 to initialize. You will be presented with the FSX Login screen.
3. Use the FSX 2020 activation license and the provided FSX Live login to activate your course software to our servers. These will be provided in the download email sent to you post-purchase
4. Read and/or Accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) to proceed.
5. At the FSX 2020 Main Menu (Play, Compete, & Improve screen), click Improve, select New Session. At the Course Selection screen select Activate All above the list of courses. If you encounter any errors during this process please reach out to Technical Support (https://help.foresightsports.com/hc/en-us/requests/new).
6. Congratulations! You have now completed your FSX 2020 Activation & FSX 2020 Course Activation. Please refer to the FSX 2020 User Manual and/or your GC2, GCQ or GCH Device User Manual for additional instructions and use of FSX 2020.
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