Gauges Effects Recover Tool v2.3 for FSX, Prepar3D & FS9
Repair Missing Gauges and Effects in Your Flight Simulator
Are you experiencing missing cockpit instruments, absent visual effects or unexpected instability in your flight simulator?
Missing or damaged simulator files can sometimes cause these problems. Before considering a complete simulator reinstallation, it may be worth checking the original Gauges and Effects folders.
Gauges Effects Recover Tool v2.3, provided by Rikoooo, is a freeware utility designed to restore original files in these folders for Microsoft Flight Simulator and Prepar3D.
What Is Gauges Effects Recover Tool?
Gauges Effects Recover 2.3, formerly known as Gauges Recovery v1.2, is a repair utility for several generations of Microsoft flight simulators.
Its primary purpose is to restore missing original files from the simulator's Gauges and Effects folders.
These folders contain important components used by aircraft instruments, cockpit displays and visual effects.
If some of these files are missing, certain aircraft may display incomplete instruments or fail to show expected effects.
Main Features
Restores original files in the Gauges folder
Restores original files in the Effects folder
Helps address missing cockpit instruments
Helps repair missing simulator effects
Includes a DLL fix option
Designed for multiple Microsoft flight simulator versions
Automatic installation using Rikoooo Installer 10.5
DLL Fix Function
Version 2.0 introduced an additional DLL fix feature for problems involving:
MSVCP70.DLL
msvcr70.dll
UIAutomationCore.dll
These files can be associated with certain simulator crashes or missing gauges.
Use the repair options carefully and select the correct simulator installation.
Compatibility
According to Rikoooo, version 2.3 supports:
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 (FS9)
Microsoft Flight Simulator X
FSX Steam Edition
Prepar3D v1.4
Prepar3D v2.5
Prepar3D v3.4
Prepar3D v4.5
Although some Rikoooo listings show broader Prepar3D compatibility categories, the detailed version information specifically identifies the versions above. Users of newer Prepar3D releases should verify compatibility before running the utility.
Technical Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Add-on | Gauges Effects Recover Tool |
| Version | 2.3 |
| Developer | Rikoooo |
| File Size | 68.4 MB |
| License | Freeware |
| Installer | Rikoooo Installer 10.5 |
| Category | Simulator Utilities |
| Supported Simulators | FS9, FSX, FSX Steam, selected P3D versions |
Version History
Version 2.3 – April 21, 2019
Added Prepar3D v4.5 compatibility
Fixed a file-copying issue
Version 2.2 – October 11, 2018
Updated compatibility for Prepar3D v4.3 and v3.4
Updated installer to version 10.5
Version 2.1 – June 22, 2017
Added Prepar3D v3.0 and v4.0 compatibility
Version 2.0 – September 7, 2015
Expanded restoration compatibility
Added DLL fix functionality
Download Gauges Effects Recover Tool v2.3
Visit Rikoooo's official page for the utility and installation information.
Important Installation Advice
Before using any repair utility, consider these precautions:
Close your flight simulator.
Back up your existing simulator installation or relevant folders.
Confirm the correct simulator version.
Follow the utility's instructions carefully.
Test the simulator after the repair.
The tool is intended to restore original files. It is not a universal solution for every crash, missing gauge or add-on compatibility problem.
Final Thoughts
Gauges Effects Recover Tool v2.3 is a useful troubleshooting utility for users of older Microsoft Flight Simulator platforms.
If you encounter missing instruments, missing visual effects or certain file-related problems, this tool may help restore important simulator components without requiring a complete reinstall.
For users of FS9, FSX and supported Prepar3D versions, it is a handy utility to keep in mind.
Disclaimer: This article is an informational overview. Always back up important files before using repair utilities. Refer to Rikoooo for the latest instructions and compatibility details.
