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MSFS reinstallation - anything to consider?

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I need to setup my sysetm and reinstall msfs. Do I have to consider anything or does it save my settings within my profile?

 

Have a look here before you reinstall:

Store version should save your profiles in the cloud, if you are using the steam version look for the path mentioned in the thread.

Edited by teletom

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45 minutes ago, 737_800 said:

I need to setup my sysetm and reinstall msfs. Do I have to consider anything or does it save my settings within my profile?

 

I just got new PC and reinstalled MSFS completely. After fresh install all my previous profile setting were sync from the cloud. So really there is nothing to worry about

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4 hours ago, sd_flyer said:

I just got new PC and reinstalled MSFS completely. After fresh install all my previous profile setting were sync from the cloud. So really there is nothing to worry about

If I would switch from MS Store to Steam version, I wonder if it would pull in the settings.

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2 hours ago, Mace said:

If I would switch from MS Store to Steam version, I wonder if it would pull in the settings.

I don't think so. I think a new purchase would require a new login name and password. You would also lose every add-on purchased in the marketplace inside MSFS.

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10 hours ago, 737_800 said:

I need to setup my sysetm and reinstall msfs. Do I have to consider anything or does it save my settings within my profile?

 

Depending on what's in it, you might want to save a backup copy of your Community folder (and/or the "alternate" community folder that Addon-Linker uses) somewhere.

Al

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