Honus Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I'm using Windows 7 64bit and reinstalling FSX on this new computer. I'm, not getting an option to install anywhere other than the Program 86 folder. I know I'm not supposed to put it there but it installs without asking. Does it hurt anything if I just copy the folder over to my C:\FSX that I created just for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb613 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hi... Yes - don’t move it - all the registry entries will be FUBAR... There has to be an option on the install dialogs - no ? Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hi... Yes - don’t move it - all the registry entries will be FUBAR... There has to be an option on the install dialogs - no ? Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk It is possible to move FSX if no add-ons have been installed (and sometimes even if certain add-ons have been installed). The registry entry can be fixed using the Flight1 registry repair tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb613 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hi Folks, I’ll defer to Loki ! :) Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgen.s.andersen Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 The very FIRST question asked during installation is where it should be installed..... Jorgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honus Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 The very FIRST question asked during installation is where it should be installed..... Jorgen There is no question asked. I pop in the disc and it just starts installing. I never am given the option for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 There is an option for "Advanced install". Click that. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 What are the auto-run settings for the DVD drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdish Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Yes, of course there is an option to specify the FSX install directory. However, I have successfully moved a installed game before (not FSX). It involved searching for anything I could think of as far as directories in the Windows registry and changing the folders (There were a lot!). Search 'FSX.exe', 'Flight Simulator', etc. in the registry and you will find several directory paths you need to edit to correct to the moved folder. Also need to change ALL the shortcuts to the new location. Also there are tools such as CCleaner that will tell you when a registry entry is incorrect. So as you can see, choosing the install directory in the first place is definitely the way to go. Gigabyte GA-X99 Gaming G1, i7-5960X, Noctua NH-D14, Crucial Ballistix Elite 64Gb, Nvidia GTX Titan X, Creative ZxR, Ableconn PEXM2-130, WD Black SN750 250Gb & 2Tb NVMe/Gold 10Tb HDD, Sony BDU-X10S BD-ROM, PC Power & Cooling 1200w, Cosmos C700M, Noctua iPPC 140mm x6, Logitech M570/K800, WinX64 7 Ultimate/10 Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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