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How to install MSFS on PC?

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 MSFS on PC?

It is available on PC Windows 10 via the Microsoft Store and Steam. The Xbox Series X|S was released on July 27th, 2021.
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How to do a clean install of MSFS?

Step 1) Delete all leftover folders. Step 2) Observe that the control profiles return. Step 3) Determine that on re-install Steam Cloud re-activates by default. Step 5) Consider accomplishing Step 4 by leaving Steam Cloud enabled, deleting the files, and starting MSFS with the internet disconnected.
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Where can I find MSFS for PC?

Amazon.com: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
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How do I install Microsoft Flight Simulator on an external hard drive?

How to install Flight Sim on a different drive?
  1. On the Installation Manager screen, click Install Package Path.
  2. Create a folder on the drive of your choice (We advise giving it a simple name like "Microsoft Flight Simulator" or "MSFS")
  3. Select this folder as the Install Packages path.
  4. Click Update.
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Can you run a Flight Simulator from a hard drive?

Note 500 MB of available hard disk space is required to play Flight Simulator. 1 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk drive space is recommended. If you do not have at least 500 MB of available hard disk space, you must remove or delete some of the files or programs on the hard disk drive.
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Does Flight Simulator need to be in SSD?

the game wants 150 GB of SSD but i don't have one. i do have a Intel Optane+ 2.7TBHDD is that good enough i don't know the writing/reading speed of it i hope its fine for the sim. You do not need an SSD. I use a regular clunker HDD, its fine.
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Can you play Microsoft Flight Simulator on Windows 10?

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. OS: Windows 10. Processor: Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200. Memory: 8 GB RAM.
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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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Does MS Flight Simulator work on Windows 10?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 - Standard Edition (Windows 10)
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Where to install 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 to install Microsoft Flight Simulator fast?

To fix Microsoft Flight Simulator download slow, the first thing you can do is to restart Microsoft Flight Simulator. After restarting, you can try to download Microsoft Flight Simulator again and see if the issue disappears.
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Can I reinstall Microsoft Flight Simulator?

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Simply open Microsoft Store or Xbox app with the correct account signed in then search the game. It should let you install it.
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How much is MSFS on PC?

The game is available in three versions. The Standard Edition costs $59.99, and will let you fly 37 aircraft with unique flight models, 35 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 15 glider airports, and 14 heliports.
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What do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator?

Here are the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 System Requirements (Minimum)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better.
  • RAM: 8 GB.
  • VIDEO CARD: Radeon RX 570 or GeForce GTX 770 or better.
  • DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 2048 MB.
  • PIXEL SHADER: 5.0.
  • VERTEX SHADER: 5.0.
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit.
  • FREE DISK SPACE: 150 GB.
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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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How long does it take to install MSFS?

The main MSFS2020 installer (on Xbox, Marketplace) is about 130 GB and takes about 1 to 1.5 hours or so to download and install on a 1 Gbps connection.
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Which Microsoft Flight Simulator is free?

Available starting Thursday, the Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition is a free update for existing players on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
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Can I play Flight Simulator on my laptop?

It is included in Xbox Game Pass for PC. If you're purchasing Microsoft Flight Simulator for your gaming desktop or laptop, these are the operating systems and components you'll need to run the game.
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Is Flight Simulator free on Windows?

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Technically, Microsoft Flight Simulator is not entirely free. You can buy and download the game on Steam, but if you're subscribed to the Xbox Game Pass free trial, then you can try the game for no extra cost.
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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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Do you need Xbox Live to play Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC?

Microsoft Flight Simulator is for Windows 10 PC and does not require Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Live Gold to play.
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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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Is RTX 3060 good for MSFS?

Viewing the performance found on the 2 year old GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile while playing Microsoft Flight Simulator we quickly see it can get a very strong 116 FPS. That base FPS is at 1080p and High visual settings.
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Should I install Msfs on SSD or HDD?

HDD should be fine with your specs. But investing in a decent SSD (500MB-1TB) in the future might be a good upgrade. Put your high load games on the SSD, and leave other games for the HD.
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