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How do I download MSFS on Steam?

INSTALL MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR
  1. Open Steam.
  2. Go to "Library"
  3. Locate the game on the left-hand bar and press the "Install" button to install the launcher.
  4. Once the launcher is installed, click on Play.
  5. Sign in with the Microsoft Account/gamertag you want to associate with Microsoft flight Simulator.
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Can you get Microsoft Flight Simulator on Steam?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition on Steam. From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition.
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Where is Msfs installed Steam?

If you installed the simulator to the default location, the paths will be as followed:
  1. Microsoft Store/Xbox App: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community.
  2. Steam: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community.
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Does Microsoft Flight Simulator have to be installed on C drive?

Once you launch the sim for the first time, you'll have the choice to select the Install Packages Path. If your C: drive is small, you can install the official packages (more or less 100GB depending on your version) and the community packages on any drive of your choice (for instance the D: drive).
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How long to download Microsoft Flight Simulator from Steam?

Installation download speed: MSFS installer (1 hour) vs World Updates (take all day) - General Discussion - Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums.
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How to install Microsoft Flight simulator 2020 on STEAM

Why is Microsoft Flight Simulator not downloading on PC?

Try this: Go to Windows settings >> Apps >> Xbox >> Advanced >> Repair & Reset. After doing that, Perform the same steps for Gaming Services and Microsoft Store as well. Try to install the game again afterwards. Was this reply helpful?
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Why is a Steam game taking so long to download?

Steam has a built-in cache to help with downloads. Although this tool can help with the download process sometimes it can also cause problems, so if you're suffering from slow Steam downloads then it might be worth trying to clear this cache.
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Where is Microsoft Flight Simulator stored on my PC?

Usually, the path is this one: %APPDATA%\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages. Was this reply helpful?
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How big is the download for Microsoft Flight Simulator?

Microsoft Flight Simulator is 1.2 GB.
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Should I install Steam on C or D?

You can install steam games anywhere you want on your computer. But it is preferable to install it in specified by steam(C:\Program Files(x86)\steam\steamapps\). Otherwise there is no constraints as long as your specified location has sufficient space.
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What is the difference between MSFS standard and deluxe?

Microsoft Flight Simulator: Deluxe Edition – Windows 10 [Digital... Microsoft Flight Simulator: Premium Deluxe Edition – Windows 10... The only difference between these three are the extra planes and airports. The Deluxe edition gets 5 extra planes and 5 extra handcrafted airports.
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Where is game installed on Steam?

Launch Steam and go to Steam > Settings > Downloads and click the Steam Library Folders button. This will open the Storage Manager. Here you can see manage your game installations and locations.
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What is the difference between Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Flight Simulator Steam Edition?

A: There is no difference. The sim shares the same multiplayer world and services. However, content is tied to the platform you are playing on—if you purchase a DLC on Steam, you cannot transfer it to the Microsoft Store version and vice-versa.
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Do I need game pass for Flight Simulator?

Included with Game Pass

Play Microsoft Flight Simulator and over 100 more high-quality games for one low monthly price with Game Pass.
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Where can I play MSFS?

The 40th Anniversary Edition is Available Now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and via Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox One and other supported devices!
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How do I download MSFS?

INSTALL MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR
  1. Open Steam.
  2. Go to "Library"
  3. Locate the game on the left-hand bar and press the "Install" button to install the launcher.
  4. Once the launcher is installed, click on Play.
  5. Sign in with the Microsoft Account/gamertag you want to associate with Microsoft flight Simulator.
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How big is the full map in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

3: Microsoft Flight Simulator – 196 Million Square Miles

In this case, the open world game is the entire 196 million square mile planet Earth, so, yeah, this is a big one.
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Does Microsoft Flight Simulator have the whole world?

One of the great joys of aviation is seeing Earth from above, so Flight Simulator reproduces the entire planet, from pole to pole, in high resolution.
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Can I see my house in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

It's simple. Just pop in your postcode / zip code and you'll be given a red pin on the map. Next, what you're going to want to do is right-click the red pin and you'll see some coordinates.
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How do I transfer MSFS to another computer?

Microsoft Flight Simulator FAQ

To install your game on your new PC simply log into your Microsoft or Steam account and download your game from your library. If your game is up-to-date, Do a backup copy of the Official and Community folders installed on your old system.
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Can I force Steam to download faster?

Limit Bandwidth Usage in Steam

To do this, make sure that the Limit bandwidth to setting is set to No limit in the Steam Settings > Downloads menu. This will ensure that Steam doesn't try to throttle your connection, giving Steam full access to use your maximum download speeds to download games quicker.
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Does uninstalling Steam delete games?

How should I uninstall Steam? Important: This process will remove Steam and any installed game content from your machine.
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Why is my Steam download at 100 but still downloading?

You should go into the download tab. You can do this by going to the Library tab and then selecting downloads or clicking the bottom progress bar. But the reason the game is stuck at “100%” is because it is done downloading but the game needs to unpack into your files to be readable to your PC.
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