1 minute ago, micstatic said:

I did.  That just has check for updates / browse.  Then below that change drive or verify and repair.  

 

Then you are already on the modern version, otherwise you would have an Enable button.

4 minutes ago, Alvega said:

Then you are already on the modern version, otherwise you would have an Enable button.

is there a downside to hitting "enable". Seems like a pretty drastic step to take, changing all the MSFS files. 

5 minutes ago, Bobsk8 said:

is there a downside to hitting "enable". Seems like a pretty drastic step to take, changing all the MSFS files. 

Bob, as best I can tell, MS changed the installation setup when they introduced the XBox version.

If you are on the original (legacy) version, as I was, the Enable button transforms the old set up to the new standard.  Not sure I get any benefit out of having done this other than having unencrypted access to the core files, which I actually do not need at present..  This all came about when the STRIPR app was introduced and it was discovered that it did not work with the encrypted (legacy) install.

Is this only for the MS Store version, or for the Steam one too?

Edited June 5, 20233 yr by Luis Hernandez

35 minutes ago, Luis Hernandez said:

Is this only for the MS Marketplace version, or for the Steam one too?

I believe this is only for the MS Store version.

4 hours ago, Bert Pieke said:

I believe this is only for the MS Store version.

So what would be an example of a "newly" unencrypted file that one could check to verify if the have the old legacy or the new modern version of the sim?

Edited June 5, 20233 yr by ark

2 hours ago, ark said:

So what would be an example of a "newly" unencrypted file that one could check to verify if the have the old legacy or the new modern version of the sim?

FlightSimulator.exe    218 MB

Edited June 6, 20233 yr by Bert Pieke

14 minutes ago, Bert Pieke said:

FlightSimulator.exe    218 kB

Thanks Bert -- found two such files, both 0 KB, so still encrypted I assume.  Think I'll "leave sleeping dogs lie" until I actually have a need for access to the unencrypted files.

Al

6 minutes ago, ark said:

Thanks Bert -- found two such files, both 0 KB, so still encrypted I assume.  Think I'll "leave sleeping dogs lie" until I actually have a need for access to the unencrypted files.

Al

UH, no I also have those..

Start up the XBox app, click on MSFS text on the left.. to the right of the PLAY button, click the "..." button.

Choose Manage, then click on files and Browse to the location of the folder.  Inside, open the Content folder and there it is.

36 minutes ago, Bert Pieke said:

UH, no I also have those..

Start up the XBox app, click on MSFS text on the left.. to the right of the PLAY button, click the "..." button.

Choose Manage, then click on files and Browse to the location of the folder.  Inside, open the Content folder and there it is.

Well, under GENERAL I see this:

And under FILES I see this:

So... still encrypted I assume. Since I haven't unencrypted it overtly, what would have -- maybe just a new sim install?

Al

Edited June 5, 20233 yr by ark

23 minutes ago, ark said:

So... still encrypted I assume.

Correct.

If you push the Enable button, you can choose a new folder to move the core sim to (and unencrypt it).

2 hours ago, Bert Pieke said:

FlightSimulator.exe    218 kB

mine is:

213 MB (223.574.016 bytes)

FlightSimulator.exe

C:\XboxGames\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Content

9 hours ago, Alvega said:

Main features are:

- choose where to install PC games (select drive, select custom folder)

- have access to local files for many PC games (can edit+move files, mod games, etc.)

That was my take after watching the video and tells me clearly I have no need for it.  I prefer the KISS approach whenever possible

26 minutes ago, turbomax said:

mine is:

213 MB (223.574.016 bytes)

FlightSimulator.exe

C:\XboxGames\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Content

That is the "new" default location.

It does not seem to move your whole install, just the content folder.