installing my fsx deluxe edition into a new computor

[kwash55]

It suddenly occurred to me that should somthing go wrong with my present computor , ( It has The MSFS X Deluxe edition installed on it) How would I be able to install the FSX DVD discs into any new computor that I purchased to replace it?? Unlike MSFS editon #4 which required a disk always be in the drive , The MSFS X deluxe DVD package has a product key that prevents the package from being downloaded into a second computor . If I try to install it in the new computor its my understanding that Microsoft will show the DVD Product key in thier data base and see it as a violation of thier product agreement and block it from being used again. My understanding is that it can be used on a second computor ( I think ) but only if it has been UNINSTALLED from the first computor ? ) The problem with that is if your first computor dies on you its doubtful if you can access it to uninstall it from the bad computor ? I cant seem to find a clear explanation of how to properly and successfully load the FSX DVD a second time .

 

Any helpful ideas would be appreciated

 

thanks Kent Washburn RT pilot and longtime user of MSFS

[il88pp]

You are wrong. It will install and activate just fine.

However, activating on the new pc will deactivate the old install.

 

You can only use it (activated) on one pc at a time.

Notice: -at a time-.

[kwash55]

Thanks top gun . You made it as clear as it can be

 

kent

[llivaudais]

When I built (2015) my current machine with Win7 as the primary OS, I reinstalled my original FSX Deluxe. When FSX-SE became available I installed it in my Win10 OS. When the day comes that I actually migrate to Win10 permanently, my 'new' version of FSX will be waiting for me. Activation in any subsequent machine becomes a non-issue. I also have 2 versions of P3d (v2 and v3) so all 4 sims can essentially share the same scenery collection. Future progress is greatly facilitated.

 

Loyd

[Th1racer]

Just got my new DVD of deluxe and installed it on a newer Lap top as well....... I want to install some addons like Weather, Scenery etc to get the eye candy rolling then move into planes... When I install Airport Design Editor and auto find the folders it found the FS Main Folder but does not find the bglComp & ShpVec Folders. Said I needed SP2 so I down loaded and ran it now i get You must have the Flight Simulator X SDK SP1A before installing SP2..... Any Ideas on where i can get SP1 ? THANKS !

[mrzippy]

https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/1950/microsoft-flight-simulator-x-service-pack-1/

[Th1racer]

https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/1950/microsoft-flight-simulator-x-service-pack-1/

 

Thanks ! I actually searched for it here before asking.... Rookie alert ! I appreciate it !

[CJS]

Should I use STEAM to download FSX?

[lesh]

Should I use STEAM to download FSX?

 

Yes! It has a lot of bug fixes when compared to the boxed version and has been recompiled to work better on newer systems - see: https://fsxinsider.com/fsx-steam-edition-and-boxed-fsx-what-is-the-difference/.

 

The biggest advantage is that it completely avoids the potential activation problems with new installations of the boxed version. Plus, you can usually pick it up at a real bargain-basement price at one of the frequent Steam sales.