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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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Where is MSFS installed by default?

If you have MSFS installed in the “default” location, they should be in the “Official > OneStore” folder.
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How do I install MSFS on my new 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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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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What is the storage of Microsoft Flight Simulator?

Memory: 16 GB RAM. Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590. DirectX: Version 11. Storage: 150 GB available space.
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MSFS 2020 Installation Tutorial | Avoid the long directories!

How to install Microsoft Flight Simulator on 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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Why can I not install Microsoft Flight Simulator?

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.
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How do I download MSFS from Microsoft Store?

1. Open the Microsoft Store app on your computer. 5. Go to Downloads and updates.
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  1. Open the Store and click on the profile icon.
  2. Select "Sign in" and enter your credentials.
  3. Make sure to sign in to the Microsoft Store with the Microsoft account used to purchase Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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How do I move MSFS to SSD?

Right click on the MSFS program in your Steam library. Then click on "properties" and "local files". That should give you the option to install it on another drive.
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How do I install in D drive instead of C drive?

Moving Windows Store apps to another drive
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on System.
  3. Click on Apps & features.
  4. Select the app you want.
  5. Click the Move button.
  6. Select the destination drive from the drop-down menu.
  7. Click the Move button to relocate the app.
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Can I find my house in MSFS?

Fly in 'Chase' camera mode (accessible via camera settings) and open up the VFR map (v) to see the pink line you'll need to follow in order to reach your house. Your house should also be labeled as 'HOUSE' on the map.
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Why is msfs not downloading from store?

6) Type CMD in Search box, Run CMD as administrator, type WSReset.exe and hit Enter. Or in the Search type wsreset.exe select Run as administrator. 7) If that fails to fix the problem go to Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & Features to highlight Microsoft Store, choose Advanced Options, then Reset.
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Is Microsoft Flight Simulator free on PC?

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How to download Microsoft Flight Simulator faster?

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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How to download Microsoft Flight Simulator offline?

Microsoft Flight Simulator FAQ

Choose Manage installation on [drive name]. This displays a list of items, including the base game and any available add-ons or game features. Select the checkbox for World - offline Mode (or uncheck to uninstall). Select Save changes and wait for the installation to complete.
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What is Microsoft Flight Simulator not compatible with?

The game is not compatible with any Xbox One consoles. It is only compatible with Xbox Series X|S and in regards to your query, yes, you can play the game through cloud gaming which requires you to have an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Also, in addition to cloud gaming is that your region needs to be supported.
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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 MSFS run on HDD?

You can run the simulator easily using HDD, but here is the thing: run a "stock" simulator is way, waaaaaay different regarding texture loading using a +700gb simulator.
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How big is the install size of Flight Simulator?

The base game is 187,7 GB while the “reserved space” is 84,2 GB.
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How big is the MSFS full size?

The one number I get is 150gb.
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How long does it take to download 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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How much data does Microsoft Flight Simulator take?

Players on PC will need to account for 152.4 GB of hard drive space, according to the details seen in the game's Microsoft Store page. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 offers stunning visuals, especially when using the streaming mode to download images as part of photogrammetry feature.
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How to install MSFS update 10?

Open the 'Xbox Insider Hub' on your PC or Xbox (or install it via the Microsoft Store if you do not have it yet). On the left side, click 'Previews'. Look for 'Microsoft Flight Simulator Beta' and select 'Join' or 'Manage'. From the list of Groups, select 'Microsoft Flight Simulator – Sim Update 10' and click Save.
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