Do I need "tweaks" for FS9 like FSX?

I'm going to try FS9 since FSX is giving me fits.
I have a new drive that is blank. Do I need to modify Windows like I did for FSX?
Is there a "set-up FS9" guide like Nick did for FSX? I like to follow those types of steps to get the most out of it.
What add-ons to FS9 should be first to get me as close to the look of FSX as possible?
I have a new drive that is blank. Do I need to modify Windows like I did for FSX?
Is there a "set-up FS9" guide like Nick did for FSX? I like to follow those types of steps to get the most out of it.
What add-ons to FS9 should be first to get me as close to the look of FSX as possible?