I pre-ordered MSFS using my laptop after logging in to my account. I want to install it into my main gaming rig when available for download on release day. Will there be any issue due to purchasing using a different pc? Regards.

1 hour ago, Peter Webber said:

I pre-ordered MSFS using my laptop after logging in to my account. I want to install it into my main gaming rig when available for download on release day. Will there be any issue due to purchasing using a different pc? Regards.

Ask the MS Support team... they are keen to help 😉

Does anyone know the required Windows 10 build version for MSFS 2020? Can a Win 10 LTSC version install it?

5 minutes ago, Wallboy said:

Does anyone know the required Windows 10 build version for MSFS 2020? Can a Win 10 LTSC version install it?

I doubt very much that LTSC would work, though this would probably be a question for Microsoft. One of the features of LTSC is that many core system files are locked at an older version for stability, and I’m not sure LTSC supports the Windows Store application, which would probably prevent installing MSFS in the first place.

AFAIK, MSFS requires Windows 10 2004 or 1909. 1903 might work, but I don’t know that for sure.

Curious why you are running LTSC on a computer you intend to use for gaming? Are you using your home machine for a running a critical business app, or for controlling machinery?

The Windows Store does work on LTSC with a manual installation of it. I play Forza Horizon 4 on an LTSC version, though many other games do require a newer build than what the latest LTSC has. So I'm sure MSFS 2020 will require a newer build than LTSC. As far as why I use LTSC, it's to start with the least bloatware OS possible. I also plan on only using Windows for games in the future and making Linux my main everyday OS.

If you go to the Microsoft Flight Simulator web site and read what is there

most of your questions will be answered (not all) but they do state that the

requirement is for windows 1909. so I guess that also means 2004.

So no any other versions apparently are not suitable.

Also late drivers will be a must I would think.  

12 hours ago, Bert Pieke said:

Ask the MS Support team... they are keen to help 😉

Thanks. Will head over there.

16 hours ago, Wallboy said:

Does anyone know the required Windows 10 build version for MSFS 2020? Can a Win 10 LTSC version install it?

Save the following info. You might need it .

"You can upgrade from Windows 10 LTSC to Windows 10 semi-annual channel, provided that you upgrade to the same or a newer build version. For example, Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB can be upgraded to Windows 10 Enterprise version 1607 or later. Upgrade is supported using the in-place upgrade process (using Windows setup). You will need to use the Product Key switch if you want to keep your apps. If you don't use the switch the option 'Keep personal files and apps' will be grayed out."

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-upgrade-paths

On 7/15/2020 at 11:15 PM, Bert Pieke said:

Here is what I did.

1. Download Flight Simulator to its default location. It is not a very big file.. some 200 MB.

2. Go to Windows Settings / Apps and find the Flight Simulator "app"

3. Click on it and select Move

4. Point to your SSD and execute.

The App will be moved to its new location.

 

On 7/15/2020 at 11:15 PM, Bert Pieke said:

Here is what I did.

1. Download Flight Simulator to its default location. It is not a very big file.. some 200 MB.

2. Go to Windows Settings / Apps and find the Flight Simulator "app"

3. Click on it and select Move

4. Point to your SSD and execute.

The App will be moved to its new location.

I tried moving to my Samsung external 1TB SSD drive Bert and this is what shows up. Any idea where to go from here? Thanks

 

John Snyder Jr

Edited July 17, 20205 yr by John Snyder Jr

Nevermind Bert, I got it, you have to format the SSD Drive to NTFS. 

 

John Snyder Jr

Same error message here: "This app is not supported on the target drive's filesystem."

I have had this Samsung 2TB SSD drive for over a year now, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is the first program that didn't like the way it was formatted.  Picky picky picky...it better be worth it...

Just a head's up, if you buy a new SSD drive for MSFS2020. Choose NTFS format and not exFAT.

So I was able to clear 400 GB on my D drive. Hope that will be enough for the Deluxe version.

Edited July 18, 20205 yr by dobee51
poor grammar

 

On 7/16/2020 at 9:40 PM, rickjake said:

If the release version of FS20 is the same as the Alpha, then you will be given a option to store them main sim files at another location when you install it. 

I currently have my Alpha FS20 installed on a separate SSD. its currently 89.9 Gig. While the install file from the Microsoft store is stored at its default location. its currently 800mb.

 

You need to update 😂

Edited July 19, 20205 yr by awf

Thanks for the topic, this might come in handy later on...

...But i find all these things as more reasons of why i would have been super happy if it was being released on Steam as well >.>

On 7/17/2020 at 12:42 AM, Peter Webber said:

I pre-ordered MSFS using my laptop after logging in to my account. I want to install it into my main gaming rig when available for download on release day. Will there be any issue due to purchasing using a different pc? Regards.

I preordered on my second PC. Then I logged into the Microsoft store on my gaming rig and installed it. No problem.

Karl

5 hours ago, kaha said:

I preordered on my second PC. Then I logged into the Microsoft store on my gaming rig and installed it. No problem.

Same here. I ordered on my development computer and it installed on my sim computer just fine.