So my question is install Fs9 not in the default location, but for example like the root of the drive? Not in program files? once installed, I can then copy all my content back to my FS location?

I would not do this. When you install add-on software with a self installer, it will look for the default location. Don't make it any more difficult than necessary for the install.

So my question is install Fs9 not in the default location, but for example like the root of the drive? Not in program files? once installed, I can then copy all my content back to my FS location?

 

This is the recommended method as discussed in the Hardware forums and elsewhere on AVSIM (do a Google search for something like 'where should I install FS9 or FSX'). I have disagreed with the concept as I agree with Fragmentum that it should go in the default directory. However, they say installing FS into the Windows 7 Program Files (x86) folders causes problems with any FS working properly as there are just too many security features built into Windows 7. Personally, I turn off User Access Controls (UAC) whenever installing any new software and have never had a problem. (Any anti-virus program should be disabled too whenever installing new software). But, if you don't have UAC turned off you may have to make sure FS9 or FSX is ran as an "Administrator". They say, if you install everything to D drive (like D:\FS9\) you can avoid turning off UAC and you won't have to constantly run FS as an Administrator. In any case, I have absolutely no problems whatsoever running FSX (and it should be the same with FS9) in the default installation folders and turning UAC off. If you do install FS9 to another folder or HDD, your registry will identify where FS9 is located and any addon will install the addon to the proper folder. That's most of the time. Sometimes you might have to make sure it is pointing to the right directory but that's the case even if it's installed in the default location. Hope this helps.

 

Best regards,

Jim

I would not do this. When you install add-on software with a self installer, it will look for the default location. Don't make it any more difficult than necessary for the install.

 

So you are running under the default location without any issues?

So you are running under the default location without any issues?

 

Absolutely! All except for the fact I cannot afford ALL the payware I want!!!

 

However, they say installing FS into the Windows 7 Program Files (x86) folders causes problems with any FS working properly as there are just too many security features built into Windows 7. Personally, I turn off User Access Controls (UAC) whenever installing any new software and have never had a problem. (Any anti-virus program should be disabled too whenever installing new software). But, if you don't have UAC turned off you may have to make sure FS9 or FSX is ran as an "Administrator".

 

I have had "0" install issues with Win 7 64-bit, except add on scenery issue. That has been discussed elsewhere here on the forum. I have not had to disable UAC.

I have had "0" install issues with Win 7 64-bit, except add on scenery issue

 

So is that called zero problems +1 so almost zero but more than zero and less than two?? So far! NEVER put FS in the programs folder!

I only have 2gigs of DDR2 memory and flight sim runs great but about the 3rd time loading Fs9 in windows 7 I get out of memory popup and I have to reboot in order to load FS9 again. Is there a solution for this? Or should I have installed Windows 7 32bit since I only have 2GB of memory. My mobo is maxed out too.

I get out of memory popup and I have to reboot in order to load FS9 again. Is there a solution for this? Or should I have installed Windows 7 32bit since I only have 2GB of memory. My mobo is maxed out too.

 

At the following link go down to about the middle of the page and read the instructions best utilization of memory for XP systems - http://www.simforums.com/forums/topic29041.html. I would stay with the 64 bit system as it manages memory better.

 

Best regards,

Jim

Im on Win7 64bit with 2gigs of memory. Could that be the issue?

Im on Win7 64bit with 2gigs of memory. Could that be the issue?

 

Yes. You're not giving FSX and Windows enough room to run efficiently. Two gigs is the bare minimum and that means you'll have to keep your settings in FSX very low. You should look at the option of adding more memory -- at least 4 Gigs. Your signature indicated you had XP Pro so that's why I provided a link and recommendation for XP systems. Make sure you read the warnings by NickN regarding adding more memory. You should also read memory advice in Word Not Allowed's excellent guide pinned on the top of the Hardware Forum.

 

Best regards,

Jim

Bit of a pc dummy, but I have on a laptop w7/64 and have installed fs9 and MANY add-ons in the programs x86 folder(32 bit?) and it all runs fine. Not sure what would happen in the regular programs folder which is the 64 bit part I believe.

 

Windows 64 bit manages memory better for your computer system, not just FSX. FSX is a 32 bit program and runs in a 32 bit environment whether it's in the default location or somewhere else on your harddrive like C:\FSX.

 

Best regards,

Jim