FSX-MS Steam and fsx in same pc

[sudqui 11]

Hi. Someone has the two fsx and steam in the same pc? Regards 

[airernie 263]

I'm sure that you'll find save users who do.  

I tried it, but found that having both installed at the same time was more of a hassle than it was worth.

Especially, with minor coding variations they are the exact same program if you have FSX Deluxe and the Acceleration pack.

My suggestion; pick one. 

[sudqui 11]

9 minutes ago, airernie said:

I'm sure that you'll find save users who do.  

I tried it, but found that having both installed at the same time was more of a hassle than it was worth.

Especially, with minor coding variations they are the exact same program if you have FSX Deluxe and the Acceleration pack.

My suggestion; pick one. 

Hi. Thnx. And in your opinión what is better?

[airernie 263]

I think it is generally agreed that the Steam version is better because it contains coding changes that fixed some issues with the boxed version of FSX. 

Steam also plays well with Windows 10, whereas some people have reported issues with installation or activation of the boxed version.

You may find the occasional add on that might not work with the Steam version.  However, none are show stoppers, so if you don't already have the boxed version I recommend the Steam version. 

I own both and stuck with the boxed version because over the years I have dealt with those issues that I alluded to in the first paragraph, so feel no need to install the Steam version.

 

 

 

[johncott 177]

I would recommend The Steam edition. Runs smooth and stable. With both versions installed, you will have issues with some add on installers. Also if you had the boxed version installed, removed it, install the Steam version, you may have issues with some add on installers. I would look At the links I provided to transition to FSX.SE.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/314160/discussions/1/358415738189786962/

https://fsxinsider.com/transitioning-from-boxed-fsx-to-fsxse-part-1-fsx-stripback/

good luck with whatever you decide to do.

John Cottreau

[Jelge 4]

I have the original boxed FSX and FSX-SE currently installed on my computer. I hadn't used the boxed version since I installed SE but tried it a little last night just to see. SE does feel smoother. I have only attempted one add-on and it's installer did not work for me but I cannot say for certain it was because I have both versions of FSX installed since it wouldn't install when the boxed version was the only version there. After performing a manual install it worked perfect.