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How to reinstall MSFS 2024?

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Hi,

I’m facing a few issues in MSFS 2024 which I believe are somewhat self inflicted.

I’d like to uninstall and reinstall, but really CBA to do the controller bindings again.

If I was to uninstall via the normal Windows route, then install again, would I still keep my controller bindings?

At the absolute worst case scenario, what would I possibly lose?

Thanks,

Mike 

 

 

Edited by MikeV1

9 minutes ago, MikeV1 said:

If I was to uninstall via the normal Windows route, then install again, would I still keep my controller bindings?

At the absolute worst case scenario, what would I possibly lose?

No, you shouldn't lose the settings as they are stored in the cloud. 

Worst case - you will lose everything and it will be like a brand new install. Is this possible? Sure, but it's not certain or even very likely. I have reinstalled thrice since launch and had no issues.

I believe it is possible to back up your controls setup by backing up a file somewhere, but don't recall exactly which file. I'm sure someone else may remember. 

9800X3d, 4090, 64 GB DDR5 6000 RAM, 4 TB NVME (2x2), 4K Ultra + Framegen

2 hours ago, JonathanC said:

I believe it is possible to back up your controls setup by backing up a file somewhere, but don't recall exactly which file. I'm sure someone else may remember. 

IIRC this is the folder to back up: %localAppData%\packages\Microsoft.Limitless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs

Btw, I’ve done many reinstalls, never lost my assignments. I think the graphics settings need yo be re-set though.

7950X3D | RTX 4090 | 64GB DDR5

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Thank you both.

6 hours ago, MikeV1 said:

If I was to uninstall via the normal Windows route, then install again, would I still keep my controller bindings?

I'd uninstall it via the Xbox app. Bring it up, go to library and click on the 3 dots next to the MSFS2024. 

It will keep control settings but yes, you will need to re-do graphics options.

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