here is the step by step to get it to work(for me). Thank you CHATGPT!
To check if your antivirus or firewall is blocking GSX and to add it as an exception, follow these steps based on your operating system and the security software you're using.
For Windows Defender Firewall and Antivirus
Step 1: Temporarily Disable Windows Defender Firewall
Open Control Panel:
Press Windows Key + S, type Control Panel, and hit Enter.
Go to Firewall Settings:
Select System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall.
Turn Off Firewall:
On the left side, click Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.
Select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall for both Private and Public networks.
Click OK.
Test GSX:
Try running GSX to see if the issue is resolved.
If it works, the firewall was likely blocking it.
Re-enable Firewall:
Turn the firewall back on by going to the same settings and enabling it for both networks.
Step 2: Add GSX to Windows Firewall Exceptions
Open Windows Defender Firewall again from the Control Panel.
Allow an App:
On the left, click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
Click Change settings (you might need admin privileges).
Add GSX to Exceptions:
Scroll down to see if GSX or MSFS is listed. If it is, ensure both Private and Public are checked.
If GSX is not listed, click Allow another app, then browse to the GSX installation folder (typically within your MSFS add-ons folder), select the executable file for GSX, and add it.
Make sure both Private and Public boxes are checked.
Click OK to save the changes.
Re install GSX and then it should work
