April 26, 20224 yr Hello, We are home cockpit builders, we have some custom software that gets erased with every single update and it's tedious, so I just released this tool to disable them with one click: This AIN'T A MOD! This does not modify the code of the game, this just adds an entry to the hosts file, which is completely legal to do, it would be the equivalent of disconnecting the internet cable while it's checking for updates. If Microsoft or any dev of MSFS2020 consider it goes against the EULA or license, please let me know and I'll inmediately retire it. Download here: https://github.com/maduranma/msfs2020-updates-disabler/releases/download/v1.0.0/msfs2020-updates-disabler.exe Source code here: https://github.com/maduranma/msfs2020-updates-disabler It requires to run as administrator in order to edit hosts file, as otherwise it couldn't be modified.
April 26, 20224 yr Interesting approach. I'm sure that some people will appreciate the effort, but be justifiably apprehensive about running an executable with admin permissions, posted by a first-time poster on the forum. Given that MSFS relies heavily on the relationship between synched version of the server and client software, I wonder what sort of issues it might cause with a superceded client contacting the updated server version. Bob Scott | President and CEO, AVSIM Inc ATP Gulfstream II-III-IV-V Sys1 (MSFS20+24/XPlane12+11): AMD 9800X3D, water 2x240mm, MSI MPG X670E Carbon, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, nVidia RTX4090FE Alienware AW3821DW 38" 21:9 GSync, 2x4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2x2TB Samsung 990 SSD, EVGA 1000P2 PSU, 12.9" iPad Pro Thrustmaster TCA Boeing Yoke, TCA Airbus Sidestick, Twin TCA Airbus Throttle quads, PFC Cirrus Pedals, Coolermaster HAF932 case Sys2 (P3Dv5/v4): i9-13900KS, water 2x360mm, ASUS Z790 Hero, 32GB GSkill 7800MHz CAS36, ASUS RTX4090 Samsung 55" JS8500 4K TV@60Hz, 3x 2TB WD SN850X 1x 4TB Crucial P3 M.2 NVME SSD, EVGA 1600T2 PSU Fiber link to Yamaha RX-V467 Home Theater Receiver, Polk/Klipsch 6" bookshelf speakers, Polk 12" subwoofer, 12.9" iPad Pro PFC yoke/throttle quad/pedals with custom Hall sensor retrofit, Thermaltake View 71 case, Stream Deck XL button box Sys3 (DCS/P3Dv4/ATS/ETS): AMD 7800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon, Noctua NH-D15S, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, EVGA RTX3090 Alienware AW3420DW 34" 21:9 GSync, Corsair HX1000i PSU, 4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2TB Samsung 970Evo Plus, TM TCA Officer Pack, Saitek combat pedals, TM Warthog, TM RS300 FF wheel/pedals, Coolermaster HAF XB case
April 26, 20224 yr Author Just now, Bob Scott said: Interesting approach. I'm sure that some people will appreciate the effort, but be justifiably apprehensive about running an executable in admin mode posted by a first-time poster on the forum. Given that MSFS relies heavily on the relationship between synched version of the server and client software, I wonder what sort of issues it might cause with a superceded client contacting the updated server version. Well, there's the source code too so anyone can compile it, also it's not my first time posting on GitHub simulation software, but first time for MS2020. I guess old versions will run for some time until something changes dramatically, or they just refuse connection.
April 26, 20224 yr 4 hours ago, Bob Scott said: Interesting approach. I'm sure that some people will appreciate the effort, but be justifiably apprehensive about running an executable with admin permissions, posted by a first-time poster on the forum. Given that MSFS relies heavily on the relationship between synched version of the server and client software, I wonder what sort of issues it might cause with a superceded client contacting the updated server version. It's likely that by missing certain updates the sim will become more unreliable with every new update. One example might be the change in Azure voices, but weather or streaming scenery might become erratic too. Off course people will have forgotten by then they have tweaked the hostfile and blame Asobo for their issues. The same thing is happening already with people who tried out Google maps instead of Bing and forgot to remove it completely. Flightsim rig: CPU: AMD 5900x | Mobo: MSI X570 MEG Unify | RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z Neo | GPU: Gigabyte RTX 3090 | Storage: M.2 (2 & 4 TB) | PSU: Corsair RM850x | Case: Fractal Define 7 XL Display: Acer Predator x34 3440x1440 | Speakers: Logitech Z906 Controllers: Fulcrum One Yoke | MFG Crosswind v2 pedals | Honeycomb Bravo Quadrant |Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant | Stream Deck XL & Plus | TrackIR 5 Tobii eye tracking
April 27, 20224 yr Author 5 hours ago, orchestra_nl said: It's likely that by missing certain updates the sim will become more unreliable with every new update. One example might be the change in Azure voices, but weather or streaming scenery might become erratic too. Off course people will have forgotten by then they have tweaked the hostfile and blame Asobo for their issues. The same thing is happening already with people who tried out Google maps instead of Bing and forgot to remove it completely. Yeah, that might happen, but I just offer a solution for what some people ask, even if it can generate a problem in the future. By the way, the program also Enables the updates if you click again, removing the line from the hosts file.
April 28, 20224 yr In my humble opinion, this will open up new issues. It is very dangerous to leave the sim not synchronized with the servers which may ultimately make the sim unreliable at some point. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 64GB DDR5 6000MHZ RAM, RX7900XT, FreeSync 165hz 1440p display
April 28, 20224 yr Author 18 minutes ago, omarsmak30 said: In my humble opinion, this will open up new issues. It is very dangerous to leave the sim not synchronized with the servers which may ultimately make the sim unreliable at some point. Yes, but there's people who wants to avoid updating... It'll work until they restrict the version, maybe days, maybe weeks, maybe months... No issues at all, the moment they want to update again, just open my program and click "Enable updates".
April 28, 20224 yr Excellent. I might keep this on standby for SU10 as SU9 is too perfect to last. Edited April 28, 20224 yr by 6297J
April 28, 20224 yr People have said many times on here, they wish they did not have to do mandatory updates and they wish they could keep the version they have. Well now they have an option to do just that. 👍 Edited April 28, 20224 yr by Nyxx David Murden. MSFS • Fenix A320 • PMDG 737 • MG Honda Jet • 414 / TDS 750Xi • FS-ATC Chatter • FlyingIron Spitfire & ME109G • MG Honda Jet • • Fenix A320 Walkthrough PDF • Flightsim.to • DCS • A10c II • F-16c • F/A-18c • F-14 • (Others in hanger) • Supercarrier • Terrains = • Nevada NTTR • Persian Gulf • Syria • Marianas • • [email protected] All Cores HT ON • 32GB DDR4 3200MHz • RTX 3080 • TM Warthog HOTAS • TM TPR • Corsair Virtuoso XT with Dolby Atmos® • Samsung G7 32" 1440p 240Hz • TrackIR 5 & ProClip •
April 28, 20224 yr Where were you and your code back around SU4, lol ............... Thanks for sharing. Regards, Kendall 7800X3D/G.B. Aorus 650 Elite V2.0/32GB GSkill Trident 6000-CL30/Nvidia 1080 Ti./Seasonic Focus 1200W PSU.
April 28, 20224 yr I don't think this will end well, but I do respect others wanting freedom as PCers and consumers from todays ironed fisted forceful software update practices. Good luck! Edited April 28, 20224 yr by blueshark747 Asus Maximus X Hero Z370/ Windows 10 MSI Gaming X 1080Ti (2100 mhz OC Watercooled) 8700k (4.7ghz OC Watercooled) 32GB DDR4 3000 Ram 500GB SAMSUNG 860 EVO SERIES SSD M.2
April 29, 20224 yr On 4/26/2022 at 8:40 PM, maduranma said: this just adds an entry to the hosts file, why not also list the required entry in the hosts file for those who prefer to edit it manually? AMD 7800X3D, Windows 11, Gigabyte X670 AORUS Elite AX Motherboard, 64GB DDR5 G.SKILL Trident Z5 NEO RGB (AMD Expo), RTX 4090, Samsung 980 PRO M.2 NVMe SSD 2 TB PCIe 4.0, Samsung 980 PRO M.2 NVMe SSD 1 TB PCIe 4.0, 4K resolution 50" TV @60Hz, VR: Pimax Crystal Light + HP Reverb G2 @ 90 Hz, Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant, be quiet 1000W PSU, Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black air cooler. 60-130 fps. no CPU overclocking. very nice.
April 29, 20224 yr Very neat, thanks for giving folks the opportunity. I'm not gonna use it, but glad something like this exists... AMD 9950X3D | 64 GB RAM | RTX 5090 FMR: 747 FO, 757/767 CAPT, 737 Check Airman Current 777 CAPT
April 29, 20224 yr Author 4 hours ago, turbomax said: why not also list the required entry in the hosts file for those who prefer to edit it manually? Man, it's open source, and it's in a constant in the main form file, it's not hidden haha
April 29, 20224 yr Commercial Member 5 hours ago, turbomax said: why not also list the required entry in the hosts file for those who prefer to edit it manually? 127.0.0.1 xvcf1.xboxlive.com On GitHub anyone can browse the code, the app Is very simple and clever and reduce user error But, The big question Is, will a non updated msfs works?
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