HI Guys I know it was answered before somewhere here but I have few questions. I am planning changing mobo and CPU and would go for fresh Windows install as well. Not sure what I need to to with P3D and some other add-ons. Should I de-activate? Also PMDG, does it need de-activation or not? I believe  FSL doesn't need that. But advice would be welcome. I believe that have more or less every possible add-on available..... 

I am planning to keep all three existing HD's with all add-ons so I think I can use them once everything is done just to assign correct drive letters. Or is that smart thing to do? Once I go for everything new (upgraded) would it be wise to get everything fresh just in case if there are some "odd" and "bad" files that might give me "hard time" with newer and upgraded PC? I have to admit that I am planning this for some time but just afraid to "wreck" something and spend more time on forums than flying. At this moment my biggest concern will be drive "C" because my add-ons are there together with Windows. Obviously that will be different Drive. As well as all other programs files etc.....Remind you everything learned I about PC's is either here or on Youtube so I am no "expert" by any means...LOL

If anyone has quick advice I would appreciate....

 

Thanks 

14 minutes ago, cyyzrwy24 said:

HI Guys I know it was answered before somewhere here but I have few questions. I am planning changing mobo and CPU and would go for fresh Windows install as well. Not sure what I need to to with P3D and some other add-ons. Should I de-activate? Also PMDG, does it need de-activation or not? I believe  FSL doesn't need that. But advice would be welcome. I believe that have more or less every possible add-on available..... 

I am planning to keep all three existing HD's with all add-ons so I think I can use them once everything is done just to assign correct drive letters. Or is that smart thing to do? Once I go for everything new (upgraded) would it be wise to get everything fresh just in case if there are some "odd" and "bad" files that might give me "hard time" with newer and upgraded PC? I have to admit that I am planning this for some time but just afraid to "wreck" something and spend more time on forums than flying. At this moment my biggest concern will be drive "C" because my add-ons are there together with Windows. Obviously that will be different Drive. As well as all other programs files etc.....Remind you everything learned I about PC's is either here or on Youtube so I am no "expert" by any means...LOL

If anyone has quick advice I would appreciate....

 

Thanks 

Hey,

I highly suggest you de-activate your P3D and PMDG as for example PMDG mention in their manuals that when there is major hardware change that you always deactivate their planes. I assume, though don’t quote me on that it is because some of their actions in P3D are bonded to BIOS timings - at least I read it somewhere.

As you mentioned that you plan on changing both the motherboard and CPU I would suggest you to do a full clean install of Windows 10 just make sure of no drivers remain that could be conflicting from your previous motherboard / CPU.

Hope this helps in some way to decide on which direction to take. And mostly good luck with the PC 😉😊

 

Kind regards,

Balint

Since  your  doing  a upgrade  start  from  scatch that way  you know  you have  a  clean  install  onto  your  new  pc

Edited November 20, 20205 yr by pete_auau

Thanks....perhaps I should do complete overhaul. On one HD I have all Airport installer saved and I will keep them for easy re-installation. I will de-activate both PMDG and P3D for time being until everything is completed. Hardware upgrade should be straight forward...at least I will use help from YT...LOL. 

Unfortunately with latest updates my CPU slowed down significantly and it drives me nuts. And with old motherboard it is time to move on. I am 4 Gen behind but still using. Few components still to buy and get to work.....

If anyone else  could jump with suggestion I would appreciate.

Thanks