Steps for updating

[Dreamflight767 312]

Howdy:

The pending SU10 is going to be my first update with MSFS.  I know the update will be pushed through automatically but I was wondering if there's any additional steps that need to be taken.

Coming from P3D, I know it was suggested to remove/re-build your config and shaders file/folder.

What about the community folder?  Should I empty that and put them back in after the update?  Will the update delete them?

Anything else I should be aware of?

Thanks!

 

[FlyingGoose 405]

It's usually a seamless process after the initial few hours. 

No, it won't delete your community folder. Yes, it's generally considered a good idea to remove addons first, and add them back in slowly in case some addon is causing CTDs. That said, I have very few addons (10-20), and I generally just leave them be, understanding that if I get a CTD, I will come back and remove them to troubleshoot.

[peloto 213]

Just now, FlyingGoose said:

I have very few addons (10-20), and I generally just leave them be

Why do not to use MSFS Addons Linker, and only to have in a pair of clicks the pair off addons you need in each flight?, or empty the folder in one click or reverse it in other click, a map with all your addons placed with the FS20 ones in it, in its satellital imagery map where you can activate or not or to study your next flight, good idea for many reason as you mentioned and more.

[Rimshot 1,135]

11 minutes ago, FlyingGoose said:

Yes, it's generally considered a good idea to remove addons first

Not necessary to do this beforehand. Only if trouble arises after MSFS is updated. This is how Asobo explains it as well, but somehow there's this widespread misconception the community folder has to be emptied before an update... 

[Bobsk8 12,683]

1 hour ago, peloto said:

Why do not to use MSFS Addons Linker, and only to have in a pair of clicks the pair off addons you need in each flight?, or empty the folder in one click or reverse it in other click, a map with all your addons placed with the FS20 ones in it, in its satellital imagery map where you can activate or not or to study your next flight, good idea for many reason as you mentioned and more.

Never used add on linker, never emptied Community folder, problems after update, Zero. 

[Dreamflight767 312]

Thanks for the quick replies.  Look forward to what lays ahead.

[btacon 1,789]

17 minutes ago, Bobsk8 said:

Never used add on linker,

You should. Once you do you will agree.

-B

[Bobsk8 12,683]

2 minutes ago, btacon said:

You should. Once you do you will agree.

-B

Just something that I have no use for. 

[btacon 1,789]

5 minutes ago, Bobsk8 said:

Just something that I have no use for. 

Fair nuff,

-B

[peloto 213]

50 minutes ago, Bobsk8 said:

Never used add on linker, never emptied Community folder, problems after update, Zero. 

Only for the time that you save up in the FS20 loads with an almost empty community folder it is a gain, you save more time each flight load than a pair of ticks, plus the other benefits.

[FlyingGoose 405]

I do use Addon Linker, but didn't want to complicate my answer. Point is that most people don't have issues with addons when they update, but if you DO have an issue with a new update, the vast majority of the time it's down to an older addon. 

[FBW737 511]

I recently joined the Beta because I go impatient waiting for the release.

Is there anything specific that Beta participants need to do to avoid a reinstall?

[Matt Webb 171]

Just update, if you have problems, come to the forums and there's usually the cuplrit allready identified. 🙂

 

[Dom74 14]

11 hours ago, Bobsk8 said:

Never used add on linker, never emptied Community folder, problems after update, Zero.

Same here.

[cobalt 798]

14 hours ago, Bobsk8 said:

Never used add on linker, never emptied Community folder, problems after update, Zero. 

Just to point out that for those who have many addons (I have hundreds), Addon-Linker is a terrific way to organize them and -- major advantage -- store them in a separate drive from MSFS, from where they can be used selectively. I could not imagine being without it.