Cannot find my FSX.cfg file, yes I did a search

[motoadve]

I followed instructions Documents and settings/my name/ect
and I find the FSX file and there are some files but not the FSX.conf.

I deleted it once per recommendation , and the first time I found it , but not anymore.

[Excalibur372]

Why the heck would you delete it?!?!?!?!?!?! If you delete something from FSX, you should always make a backup. The deleted file ends up in the recycling bin. If you deleted the config file, didn't make a backup, and emptied the recycle bin it is lost forever.

*HINT*
When you search something it does NOT search the recycle bin.


Hope I could help.

[Fozzer]

I don't know if FSX is different from FS 2004, but I gathered that if you deleted the file, and then re-ran the Sim, it automatically created a NEW .cfg File?

Pau...G-BPLF...FS 2004... 8-)...!

P.S.

[Alejandro Rhodes]

Are you aware that this is a HIDDEN folder?, that you must set you system in Unhide Hide Files and folders? Otherwise you won't be able to see the folder or files?





Just wondering ,I know you make very clear you did a seach but who knows just trying to help

[motoadve]

I played for a couple of days without the fsx.cfg file with no problems.
I was told the game will create a new one but went to look for it and couldnt find it.
I recovered it from the recycle bin thanks a lot.

[carcher126]

lol    ;D          

FSX does rewrite a new one if there isnt one, if there wasnt one you couldnt start FSX, just unhide your files and you will find it. Just read the sticky at the top of the forum, FAQs, the answer was there all the time.    ;D

[Bob70]

FSX.cfg file

Default location... It's in your Microsoft folder.

File Path ....C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Microsoft

Make sure you have

[Hagar]

I played for a couple of days without the fsx.cfg file with no problems.
I was told the game will create a new one but went to look for it and couldnt find it.
I recovered it from the recycle bin thanks a lot.

That shouldn't be necessary. FSX cannot run without a fsx.cfg. If you restart FSX after deleting the file it will create a new one. This will return all your settings to default.

Once you've located fsx.cfg create a shortcut to it & paste it to your Desktop. You won't have to go searching for it again.