How to Fix Prepar3D Malformed XML file error (Prepar3D Default.fxml failed to load)
A Tutorial to fix a Malformed XML file error for Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D v2 \ v3 and v3
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These are the same steps for Prepar3D v2 \ v3 and v4.
Deleting both of these files will Not effect any of your settings or 3rd party software (Add On's)
These file will generate again as default when you launch Prepar3D
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The Prepar3D_Default.fxml and Prepar3D_Default.wx files can be found at the location below
Local Disk (C:) ► Users ► You ► AppData ►Local ► Lockheed Martin ► Prepar3D
For Windows 7, 8 and 10 users there is a quick way of finding these
Copy the TEX below and Paste it into your windows search bar, This will bring you directly to the correct location.
Use your version of Prepar3D.........
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v3
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v3
Delete these file's outlined below and then launch Prepar3D and test
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Prepar3D_Default.fxml and Prepar3D_Default.wx
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Another way of finding this location is to Insure you have the correct settings applied in File Explorer
Type "Folder Options" Into the windows search bar and click on it.
Click "View"
Tick the Circle for "Show hidden files, folders and drives" and click Apply
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Then follow the path below, Delete the 2 files and then Launch Prepar3D and test
Local Disk (C:) ► Users ► You ► AppData ►Local ► Lockheed Martin ► Prepar3D