July 4, 20196 yr Is it safe to test the integrity of the files for FSX:SE by running the Steam 'Verify Integrity of Game Files' procedure? I ask, because I've had some problems in the past running it with a few Steam games that had modifications present. I've suddenly started encountering some strange issues with FSX:SE, so I'd like to check the installed files. So I'm wondering if anyone here who's successfully run it could confirm this?
July 4, 20196 yr I normally do it without issues with Aerofly, so I guess it'll work with any other game as well. Cheers, Ed Cheers, Ed MSFS2020 Steam // Rig: Corsair Graphite 760T Full Tower - ASUS MBoard Maximus XII Hero Z490 - CPU Intel i9-10900K - 64GB RAM - MSI RTX2080 Super 8GB - [1xNVMe M.2 1TB + 1xNVMe M.2 2TB (Samsung)] + [1xSSD 1TB + 1xSSD 2TB (Crucial)] + [1xSSD 1TB (Samsung)] + 1 HDD Seagate 2TB + 1 HDD Seagate External 4TB - Monitor LG 29UC97C UWHD Curved - PSU Corsair RM1000x // Thrustmaster FCS & MS XBOX Controllers
July 5, 20196 yr It's totally safe: I've had to do it several times to rectify some FSX-Steam problems - it searched all Steam files, found some errors, and then re-installed those "corrupted" files (via a Microsoft Installer).
July 5, 20196 yr I avoid using it when possible because it can cause default files to replace any file that an add-on may have replaced (such as updated radio frequencies or third-party textures). However if FSX:SE is not playing well, verifying integrity is necessary. So make a note of what all your settings are and have backup installers of your add-ons ready, if they are needed. Sim: Prepar3D 5.2 (main) and Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020), CH Eclipse Yoke, Thrustmaster Airbus TCA Side Stick, CH Pro Throttle, CH Pro Pedals, Saitek Cessna trim wheel, TrackIR 5, SPAD.neXt running 3 Saitek Logitech panels, ButtKicker Gamer 2, Razer Naga Chroma gaming mouse System: Intel i5-10600K CPU @ 4.10 GHz, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, 64GB DDR4 RAM @ 4200 MHz, ASRock Z490M Pro4, 2TB Intel NVMe SSD 660p, 3 monitors
July 5, 20196 yr It will remove any add-on airports etc. The last time I verified the integrity is used up 20GB of my Broadband allowance. (Note:- it did not remove Steam add on's )
July 6, 20196 yr When I verified the files it didn't remove any of my UK2000 airport add-ons...but YMMV. I've no idea about broadband usage (unlimited), but it did take quite a while for it to finish the task.. Mark Robinson Part-time Ferroequinologist Author of FLIGHT: A near-future short story (ebook available on amazon) I made the baby cry - A2A Simulations L-049 Constellation Sky Simulations MD-11 V2.2 Pilot. The best "lite" MD-11 money can buy (well, it's not freeware!)
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