August 14, 20205 yr There can be situations related to system instability or problems with the OS (virus, registry mess) that make it necessary to uninstall and reinstall the flightsim software. Let's say that I want to reinstall MSFS for whatever reason. Does it mean that I have to download the entire flight sim all over with its 80+ GB of data? I have a limited internet connection that only gives me 50 GB per month, so I would hardly make it halfway through. With P3D and most ORBX sceneries, you have the option to download the install files, which you can store on an external hard drive and avoid a redownload if you want to reinstall them later. Using MS Store or Steam, is it possible to have a large chunk of install files stored somewhere, so that I can use them later with only a minimal amount of new downloaded data to install the sim again? This is a crucial question for those with a slow internet speed or limited volume. (And even if you have no limit but a slow connection, it is patience wrecking to wait until the download is finished). This is where the boxed edition comes in handy. However, the need to have DVD 1 in the drive for each start-up destroys the appeal of the boxed version.
August 14, 20205 yr The Game Files are separated from the Simulator install files , this can be moved and backed up easily , Currently without breaking the NDA , the files will only update changed and broken files .. Lawrence Edited August 14, 20205 yr by zasavage
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