5 hours ago, Christopher Low said:

and backed them up on a USB stick. I copied all of these directly into the MSFS 2024 Community folder, and I have not had any problems so far.

.....That's what I was looking for..LOL. I made a new build and thinking making it with 2024 but  it's on the floor 🤔thinking where to start....LOL. Old PC is with ton's of Add Ons.... Only question I have if  I have to buy new Fenix or I can just download new version free....Can't remember....

2 minutes ago, cyyzrwy24 said:

 🤔  Only question I have if  I have to buy new Fenix or I can just download new version free....Can't remember....

I don't have the Fenix but surely you only have to log in to your Fenix account and re download it into your new install?

9 hours ago, Shomron said:

Hey,

I’m looking for tips on making the transition from 2020 to 2024 as smooth and quick as possible and would appreciate any tips in the following areas-

I am planning to stay in steam platform.

1. Edition -  since I heavily rely on many 3rd party addons I assume the standard edition will suffice?

2. How do I use existing content purchased on MSFS2020 marketplace? For example the ATR and other airports even if they are not officially compatible in 2024

3. How do I use other 2020 addons purchased on ORBX, inibuilds etc…? Do I simply drag them from the older folders to the new 2024 community folder?

4. Graphic settings - are they the same as in 2020 so I can set them up pretty quickly and get the same results? Specs are in my sig. I understand my main limitation will be VRAM as I use a 4K screen…

Any other tips you’ve learned which can make our life easier in the transition?

Thanks!

 

 

1 The higher editions add many new planes that were never in 2020. But the standard edition will suffice if you don't need unusual, old, and odd planes.

2 Easiest one to answer. They will all appear in 2024 automatically. 

3 Drop them into the new community folder. Some will work perfectly, and some will have issues.

4 The settings will be about the same. Except there are some new settings. And some were moved in the menu, such as Dev Mode is now in "Advanced" section.

The biggest issue you will have is assigning commands to your controllers. It's a mess to figure out the new GUI. 

 

8 hours ago, DD_Arthur said:

I don't have the Fenix but surely you only have to log in to your Fenix account and re download it into your new install?

Indeed. Fenix Installer will take care of this. And yes, 2024 versions are free if you had their 2020 product(s)

My tip with addons is to not just bulk copy everything over.  The marketplace is easy, if it shows in the 2024 marketplace, you can install it (anything labeled not compatible won't show).

I would recommend against copying your community folder over.  I'd take the opportunity to start clean and see what is compatible.  Most will work fine and many people just copy it over, but consider cleaning house.  

I had so many addon airports I never flew to in 2020.  I went on fs dot to and cleared all my download history and started clean.  Just helps keep down the clutter.  

On 1/11/2026 at 12:30 PM, Shomron said:

I do. Can I use it with the 2 versions in parallel?

I just returned and see your reaction from Sunday.  Hope it indicates you have made progress!  GREAT!

Thanks everyone for the info, transition was easy.

It was definitely worth it with the improvement in performance and visuals!