okbob Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I received MSFS Standard download as a gift. I have not installed it, yet. I knew to install FSX in c:FSX. 1. Am wondering about whether there are similar suggestions for MSFS2020? 2. Also, once downloaded, how many GB are actually installed? Can you split the installation over two drives? 3. Is it possible to upgrade to Deluxe when I redeem the gift certificate? Many thanks, okbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSkorna Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 1. Yes, C:\MSFS 2. 107 GB after the latest update, No. 3. No, you would re-purchase Deluxe at full price. http://www.air-source.us/images/sigs/000219_195_jimskorna.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g7rta Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I used to install FSX on a different drive to my Windows installation drive (usually D:\FSX) and i always thought this was the best way. I don’t have FSX installed nowadays, but I have MSFS installed in the same way. Both my drives are now M2 SSD’s too. When you first install MSFS, it will install a small bit on your C drive, but then will ask where you want the main part installing... the second drive in my case. Upgrading to Deluxe or Premium Deluxe doesn’t cost the same as it would if you bought it separately, but it nearly does. If you did decide to upgrade, then go for the premium because you’ll end up paying the same again if you ever decide to get the premium at a later date. Regards Steve Intel I9-13900K - Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX - 64Gb DDR5 5600Mhz - Asus RTX4090 ROG STRIX 24GB 3x 43” Panasonic 4k TVs - Corsair RMx 1200W PSU - 2 x 2TB M.2, 2 x 4TB SATA III and 1 x 4TB M.2 SSDs. Pico 4 VR Headset - Honeycomb Alpha Yoke - Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Unit Thrustmaster TPR Rudder Pedals - Saitek Throttles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagorandy Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 IF it's even possible, and BEFORE you begin any downloads from the MS Store, see if you can get a 'credit' from them for your Standard gift applied as partial payment for one of the other packages. It is not economically sound to later upgrade and no, I don't know why they have priced the Upgrades so ridiculously high. I'd have thought they would give a little appreciation to those who already bought the sim and now want more aircraft and airports. But I guess not? "Don't believe everything you see on the internet." - Abe Lincoln HP Pavilion Desktop i5-8400@2.8ghz, 16gb RAM, 1TB M.2 SSD, GTX1650 4GB, 300 MBPS internet, 31.5" curved monitor, Logitech yoke-throttle, Flt Vel trim wheel, TFRP rudder pedals, G/M IR headset, Extreme 3D Pro joystick, Wheel Stand Pro S Dlx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbob Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thanks for the tips, gentlemen. Much obliged. Okbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbob Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just a quick follow-up. I've talked to folks at the Microsoft Store (not sure just where that is), and the short version is that I can't upgrade the gift certificate. Rats. And I've cleared a new SSD drive to hold the bulk, after the kernel is installed on c: Xrossing my fingers and getting started next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbob Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 2d update. It took 3.5 hours to install. A small portion went onto the c: drive, and then it let me point it to my SSD to install the 128.15GB. This installed just like described in this forum, so thank you all for the tips. OMG, the scenery is amazing. I managed to fly the C152 from PWA to OKC, and the scenery pretty much matched what I see from a real airplane. Wow. So now I've got to get my controls set, joystick calibrated, etc. Cool beans y'all; and remember, 2020 is nearly hindsight. OkBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g7rta Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 That’s great. Glad it went well. Happy flying :) Regards Steve Intel I9-13900K - Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX - 64Gb DDR5 5600Mhz - Asus RTX4090 ROG STRIX 24GB 3x 43” Panasonic 4k TVs - Corsair RMx 1200W PSU - 2 x 2TB M.2, 2 x 4TB SATA III and 1 x 4TB M.2 SSDs. Pico 4 VR Headset - Honeycomb Alpha Yoke - Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Unit Thrustmaster TPR Rudder Pedals - Saitek Throttles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now