FSXWX is a free, open-source dynamic weather engine designed to replace the default static weather system in Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) and Prepar3D (P3D). It generates real-time weather by downloading METAR data from free online sources. This report outlines the standard installation steps, system requirements, and common troubleshooting tips.

[Your Name/Organization] Date: [Current Date] Version: FSXWX 2.6.x (reference)

| Issue | Probable Cause | Solution | |-------|----------------|----------| | FSXWX fails to connect | SimConnect missing or blocked | Reinstall SimConnect from FSX SDK folder; run FSXWX as Admin | | No weather change | FSX set to "Clear Skies" or "Themes" | Set to "User-defined weather" | | Antivirus deletes .exe | False positive | Restore file; add FSXWX folder to antivirus exclusions | | METAR download fails | Internet or source down | Change weather source in config tool | | Simulator crashes | Memory conflict with other add-ons | Disable other weather engines; reduce update interval |