how do we back up the settings? currently running beta but mid flight, LIS-DOH, i just backed up my community folder mid flight...

Such garbage and incompetence...

Edited March 22, 20251 yr by UAL4life

2 minutes ago, Adamski_NZ said:

Jeeez ... I just so wish people would put the word BETA in topic titles when this sort of thing happens. It would save so many NON-BETA users minor heart attacks.

In fairness to the OP, it didn't become apparent this was a beta issue until well over an hour after his post

7 minutes ago, atco said:

In fairness to the OP, it didn't become apparent this was a beta issue until well over an hour after his post

Yes (agreed), but it's often handy to say you're on the beta team when you post ... just in case!

10 minutes ago, Adamski_NZ said:

Jeeez ... I just so wish people would put the word BETA in topic titles when this sort of thing happens. It would save so many NON-BETA users minor heart attacks.

Had no idea.  Hyperbole is the food of this place it seems.

-B

Wiped my entire installation, but my community folder is ok. I don't really know what to do now, I'm in disbelief!

54 minutes ago, pete_auau said:

didn't get  the update so maybe  they stopped it from going out

were you participating in the Beta?

7 minutes ago, turbomax said:

were you participating in the Beta?

yes about 4 weeks ago than i opted out

Edited March 22, 20251 yr by pete_auau

50 minutes ago, TOGA-saurus said:

Wiped my entire installation, but my community folder is ok

this normally happens when users don't carefully select the install path. If you were using a different path in your previous installation, not the default path that the original installation offered and don't choose that path again for this update and simply accept what is offered by default, the install manager will create a whole new installation at the suggested default location, which would explain why your COMMUNITY in the non-default location was left untouched. otherwise the install program will create a new one, which naturally is empty. this has been the same since day 1. 

people joining the beta program should check the official support site first:

https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017133940-How-to-install-a-new-update-safely

 

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/urgent-issue-msfs-2024-phantom-update-resets-everything-3-21-2025-23-30-utc/712300/71

"When you log in (version is still 1.2.23) your settings will be reset and your community folder path gets reset (others are claiming their entire community folder got wiped – yikes)
Start the sim, go to here and click the gear icon and re-point your community folder to wherever your community folder is"

 

"Hi folks, We have escalated this internally. Our production team has advised me that they were doing some backend work in preparation for the start of the SU2 beta. If you were previously enrolled in the beta test group, you may receive this download, but it is not the SU2 beta nor is it an update to the sim; you will remain on the same version (SU1 release, 1.3.23.0). We are currently investigating why this might have resulted in some of your settings or Community folder being reset. Thanks, …"

Edited March 22, 20251 yr by turbomax

31 minutes ago, pete_auau said:

than i opted out

that would explain why you didn't get this update.

"SeedyL3205: If you were previously enrolled in the beta test group, you may receive this download"

Edited March 22, 20251 yr by turbomax

For me, it reset my community folder location, which I set back.  Nothing lost there.

 

My graphics settings were reset, but controller settings were intact.

 

Overall, not bad.

GSX seems broken after the update, there's already a topic in their forum about it.

 

Edited March 22, 20251 yr by Matt Webb

I can't get the FG working again after this "update"! Install wipes out all files in msfs 2024 root directory. So I put back those two files launch nvidia disabling check just in case and there is NO FG option in sim settings. Reloaded sim twice without success. I don't know what to do. The sim is unplayable for me now (3060)

Sorry for those, but I think I will wait to start flying this weekend a bit cause I’m on the Beta. 

I'm in the beta, but I haven't even initiated any updates in the past few days. All general settings were reset, all my controller profiles are gone, and my community folder is empty 🤯😠!

It's a nuisance, but as usual people are blowing this way out of proportion.

Nothing gets "wiped" or lost, GSX does not seize to function.

One just has to point the sim to the community folder again, as it reverts to the default one, then enable or disable any conflicting streamed add ons. Then restart the the whole thing, exit again and then relink all FSDreamteam scenery through the installer.

Done.

2 minutes ago, Peter Z KCLE_EDDN said:

now my 2024 installation is gone and my community older empty 

How to install a new update safely

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 Support Team Updated : February 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM October 22, 2020 at 5:16 PM

To ensure a smooth update of Microsoft Flight Simulator, it is crucial to check for outdated packages, corrupted saves, and profile/peripherals settings that may cause compatibility issues, leading to unstable performance and long loading times. We strongly recommend you follow the checklist below before installing a new patch and reinstall any additional content, plug-ins, or peripherals after installing the update to minimize any complications.

 

MOVE (OR RENAME) YOUR COMMUNITY FOLDER

Before updating Microsoft Flight Simulator, move your community package(s) to another folder or drive. If you do not have free space on your other drives, you can rename the folder to "Test_Community" instead. 

https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017133940-How-to-install-a-new-update-safely