Hi Mark, thanks for your fallow up! I have given this a lot of thought and maybe the fact that guy that helped me install FSX\Gold into this machine let it install by default into Program Files (x86), even though I had already created a folde in my C:\ for him to install it in. And eventhough I have tried to gain permissions and Full Control of the file it hasn't helped  :-/ All gauges are present in my panel folder.I am also searching for help and advice at avsim.com:https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/557883-dx-issue-fsxgold/?page=3&_fromLogout=1

Bernardo