Doc Pete Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I am about to install FSX in Steam. Should I install it in the default C:\Program(X86)Steam or in D with a lot more space? If in D, do I need to give the file a specific name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvarn Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 ANYWHERE YOU WANT **EXCEPT** PROGRAM FILES (either one.) If you install to default location, you will not be able to modify the files to make customization later. The more room you have, the more add-ons you can use. -Pv- 2 carrot salad, 10.41 liter bucket, electric doorbell, 17 inch fan, 12X14, 85 Dbm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntai Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 My understanding is that you can modify the files, it's just more difficult to do so, but agreed don't put it in x86. Why all that security anyway, it's not like the Russian Mafia is itching to get at your flight sim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvarn Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The whole idea MS had behind the protected directories is not to protect against intrusion, but to protect the USER from HIMSELF and provide the developer some measure of source control on the user. If the program files were only those the developer released as tested and stable, the user is less likely to get themselves into trouble. This actually works. If FS was left as installed, it would continue to work as long as the OS and hardware it was installed on worked. Forcing uninformed users to jump through hoops to damage their installation only helps a few people however. -Pv- 2 carrot salad, 10.41 liter bucket, electric doorbell, 17 inch fan, 12X14, 85 Dbm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRJ_simpilot Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Just create a folder under C:\ and name it Steam. So the path will be C:\Steam. OOM errors? Read this. What the squawk? An awesome weather website with oodles of Info. and options. Wile E. Coyote would be impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvarn Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The original post asked if he could install to D: This is fine. The name of the directory will be taken care of by Steam. 2 carrot salad, 10.41 liter bucket, electric doorbell, 17 inch fan, 12X14, 85 Dbm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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