P3Dv5 Installation Location

[TomCYYZ 209]

I just ran the installation setup for P3Dv5 and the Install went OK but installed under:

C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v5

I was expecting it to install to:

C:\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v5 (where I currently have Prepar3D v4),

...then I would have to separate folders, Prepar3D v4 and Prepar3D v5.

I don't think there was an option for me to choose where to install the sim (maybe I overlooked it).

Can I simply copy the folder over to C:\Lockheed Martin\ or should I uninstall and try again?

 

Regards

 

[mrlip 56]

Don’t copy the folder, it will cause all sorts of issues long term. Uninstall and reinstall, from memory I think you need to select “Options” during the Initial install screen and that will let you define install location

[Howellerman 104]

Hi Tom, 

Yes, unfortunately you overlooked the option where to install. You can install it anywhere, and I think everyone is in agreement that anywhere *besides* the C:\Program Files directory is good.

As for copying to a different location, that would bust the registry. So, go ahead and remove existing entry and re-install.

Good luck!

[TomCYYZ 209]

Thank you all very much for quick reply! Will do.

Edited July 12, 2020 by TomCYYZ