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New Computer and Steam

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My computer that had MSFS (bought through Steam) has died.  Of course it took MSFS with it.  I have bought a new computer and am attempting to reinstall all my stuff but having a problem trying to redownload MSFS.  I downloaded Steam and can log into my account ok but can't find MSFS to re-download .  Nothing in the library or any where else that I can find.  Sure can use some guidance on this.  Thanks.

Jim

If you have correctly logged on into Steam with the *correct* Steam account, then all your previous purchases should be visible in your library, available for installation.

If you don't see anything, maybe Steam sent you some validation email that you need to click on in order to "activate" your Steam account on this new location ?

If you go to the store page for MSFS, does it say "In Library?"

 

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Steam sent me a code to use to log in.  That worked ok.  I finallly found the 40th anniversary edition in the store but when I selected it i got a fatal error basically saying the drivers may not be compatible (or something like that) or missing.  Apparently the new computer didn't have all the required drivers for something .  Installed drivers and was finally able to select MSFS.  Right now it's updating.  Thanks for the advice.

Jim

That's one of the best things about Steam. No matter how long ago you purchased something from them or how long ago you removed it from your system, it's always available to reinstall . 

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10700F CPU @ 2.90GHz (8 cores) Hyper on, Evga RTX 3060 12 Gig, 32 GB ram, Windows 11, P3D v6, and MSFS 2020 and a couple of SSD's

Oh My! I was afraid this indicated he had a leaking liquid cooler.

Frank Patton
Corsair 5000D Airflow Case; MSI B650 Tomahawk MOB; Ryzen 7 7800 X3D CPU; ASUS RTX 4080 Super; 
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