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Hi Can anyone give me step by step instructions on how to move flight sim 2020 from my old dell computer to my new dell computer? It is the steam version. I only want to move flight sim 2020, Steam, and related files. Going to a faster processor, and larger SSD boot drive. Thanks in Advance. Al
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You don't need to "move" it. MSFS can be installed on multiple computers. I don't know how Steam works, but the key element with MSFS is you can have it installed on multiple computers but only one (1) can fly at a time. You just install on the new computer as if it was your initial installation.
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Your settings will be copied over to the new machine, with one exception (which I learned the hard way, lol), you have to copy your flight plans manually to the new machine.
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This will be easy with Steam. You add the app for Steam to the new PC. You login to Steam with the user and password that you already had on the older computer. Steam will connect and it will shoow all games and sims that you have purchased, in your 'library'. Then you select which to install and the downloads will start.

Of course with MSFS it will be a BIG download.

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You don't need to "move" it. MSFS can be installed on multiple computers. I don't know how Steam works, but the key element with MSFS is you can have it installed on multiple computers but only one (1) can fly at a time. You just install on the new computer as if it was your initial installation.

 

I wished I knew this before buying stuff directly from DCS's website. The Steam route is waaaayyy more convenient.

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It has been a few years now since I installed and activated MSFS. If I move to new computer, won't I need to reactivate it? What credentials will I need. I think all I used initially was a 25 character Gift Code and a 10 number Redeem Code. Will my Player number and email address be sufficient?

 

Thanks,

Seattlerust

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58 minutes ago, seattlerust said:

It has been a few years now since I installed and activated MSFS. If I move to new computer, won't I need to reactivate it? What credentials will I need. I think all I used initially was a 25 character Gift Code and a 10 number Redeem Code. Will my Player number and email address be sufficient?

 

Thanks,

Seattlerust

You should just need your Xbox account info.  The settings will transfer over, should not need to activate.  You will need to manually move your Flight Plans, and any 3rd party items in your Community Folder

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