2 Community Folders

[Overload 91]

I got MSFS from the MS store, and asked it to install on my D drive, which was successful. I appreciate that even so, parts of it are still on the C drive. I've got 1 Community folder on the C drive:

Placed at the Windows C:/User/AppData etc /Packages, and another at New Volume D:/MSFS/Community

When I installed Just Flights Arrow 3 (bought from Just Flight not the MS Store)- it didn't ask me where to put it, and installed to the C drive Community folder, and it didn't show up in the simulator.

I also installed the Next Gen Bandeirante, also purchased from Just Flight, and during the install, it told me it had detected my MSFS was installed on my D drive, and was I happy to proceed with that - I was, and it showed up fine in the Community folder on the D drive.

I contacted Just Flight and they suggested moving the Arrow to the Community folder on the D drive, which I did, and it worked fine.

So what's the purpose of the Community folder on the C drive? Should I always put Add-ons in the Community folder on the D drive?

Thanks

Eugene

 

[jimcarrel 688]

The Community folder in the Install folder is the correct one. (Your Drive D). Microsoft loves drive C:\ and installs supporting folders there (even if they are not needed)

[crimplene 631]

Msfs always uses the folder you pointed it to during the installation data download. In your case obviously on drive D. As far as I understand, the app just ignores any other community folder and you should ignore it too. 🙂

[Overload 91]

Thanks Guys,

That was what I suspected. but good to have it confirmed.

Eugene