Transferring FS2004 from primary drive to another drive.

[Bubblehead]

I just got sick and tired of dealing problems with FSX so I uninstalled it and loaded my FS2004 instead. However, the game went to my primary drive (C) instead of the secondary whereby I have more capacity. When I loaded FS2004 I failed to see the "Browse" option where I could've selected which drive I can load the game into. My question is: How can I transfer the game from the "C" Drive to the "D" Drive? BTW, my OS is Win7 Ultimate 64 Bit.

Thanks

Bubblehead

[Fozzer]

If you only installed it very recently, and haven't installed any thing else important on your FS 2004, why not uninstall it, and install it again on your preferred "D" drive?
I probably would be a quicker, and problem-free option?

Paul.... ..!

[Bubblehead]

That's the logical thing to do but I was unable to find the "Browse" option whereby you can specify your path UNLESS there's something during the loading I missed.

[Fozzer]

That's the logical thing to do but I was unable to find the "Browse" option whereby you can specify your path UNLESS there's something during the loading I missed.

I'm pretty sure it does offer you the Drive, etc, path option at the start of the installation, Bubble.

I recently installed my FS 2004 to the main C drive when asked, and it works fine, but because I let my recent re-installation of my FSX default to "Program Files" on installation, I am now having all sorts of problems when trying to modify the FSX files in situ, even as Administrator!

It is important to decide exactly where you want the program to be installed before installing it!

Best of luck!

Paul....stuck with FSX in Program Files... ...!

[Hagar]

You should have an "Advanced Install" option during the install process which allows you to choose the location of your FS9.

[BLAZE]

BINGO!.. What Hagar said. That little diddy can easily be missed cause most people choose the default install option.

[garymbuska]

You might want to consider installing in a folder other than the default location so you will not have to worry about the access problems that Windows 7 64 bit has. It locks up the Programs file folder not allowing access by third party programs and can cause issues when running either SIM.

I installed both FSX and FS2004 on a separate hard drive.

[zswobbie1]

I installed FS9, FSX, P3D & aversion of FS9 called 'Golden Wings' into the default folders in Windows 7 64bit . Since I installed, 'bout 2 years now & it's a laptop.. NEVER a problem or issue at all! Interestingly, & sorry if this is a FS2004 thread, I I do not want to take over this thread, but it could be a memory thing... I got 4GB ram, all runs perfectly. A mate of mine with Windows 7, 32bit, 8GB ram,..... yes I know that it's not all being addressed, has out of memory issues. So.. Windows 7, 64bit, min 4GB ram.. perfect.

[Fozzer]

Over many years I have always installed various Programs to the default location; "Program Files", mainly because it is easy to uninstall them from the; Control Panel > Programs > Un-install a program option, for programs which don't include an un-install option within their own program.
This works fine, providing that you do not wish to "modify" any of the files within the program, eg: Folders, Notepad files, etc, even with full Administrator Rights enabled!
Any such files are locked, and must be dragged onto the "Desktop", modified, and then dragged back to their original location to be successful!
As an regular, enthusiastic modifier of various Files, etc,.... .... I find it a VERY annoying part of Windows 7!

Overall, it really is preferable to install programs to a location other than "Program Files", to avoid these sort of problems!...(I'm slowly learning my lesson!).... ...!

I have FS 2004 installed directly on my main C Drive...no problems!... ...!
I have FSX installed on my main C drive under; "Program Files"...all sorts of problems!.... ...!

Me: Full Admin Rights, Intel Pentium 4 dual 2.8 GHZ, Windows 7 Home Edition. 32-bit (for compatibility reasons for my very, very old programs), 4GB (the max allowed under 32-bit) of system memory.
Wonderful for FS 2004!...But still get the dreaded; "Shortage Of Memory" problems in FSX...(and the processor is a bit on the slow side for FSX).

Otherwise...all is fine and dandy!... ...!

Paul.... ...!

[garymbuska]

From what I have read this only seems to effect some third party software that runs along with FSX and installs in the same location of FSX such as Active Sky and because of the permissions issue it might not work correctly.
I do not think memory has anything to do with it at all. It is strictly a permission issue from what I have read
As you can see by my signature I use Windows 8 64 bit and have 16 gigs of ram and I do use Active SKY and have no issues at all
The other thing I found out is that Windows 8 64 bit makes the FSX cfg file a read only file for some strange reason. Of course all you have to do is to UN-check the read only box under properties. Of course finding this file in Windows 8 is no easy task it hides in a place most people would not even know exist

[Bass]

It's certently a memory issue when running FSX!!

I used to run 6gb 2000mhz, but i found out that was not enough!
I also needed to change fsx direction from D-drive to programs (x86) microsoft games on my C to get my addons running!!

Now, i upgraded memory to 12gb 2000mhz, and i haven't had any problems or issues yet.

Ofcourse it depends on the system, "coorperation" system between, what you got running behind win and drivers.

And Gary, if your files in win8 shows up as "read only", then you're not Adminstrator.

[aeroart]

Hi Bubblehead,

Back when I was having problems with FS2004 under Vista in the default installation directory on the C: drive, the CalClassic crew told me to click and drag the entire FS2004 folder from there to a new folder elsewhere. I moved everything in the default folder a new folder in C: named "NewFltSim2004," and it's worked fine ever since. I've done the same thing to backup FS to an external drive. That works, too, and allows me to drag FS2004 to the external drive after I add a new airplane. I save it by date so I know which is the most recent copy. FS will also run from there by clicking the fs9.exe file in that folder.

I don't know if this will work with FSX, but it works with FS2004. If you have add-ons, such as FSPanelStudio, you'll have to change the location of FS in each add-on's setup files.

No warranty expressed or implied. (LOL)

Art

[OldAirmail]

I know that this may sound scary, but I've been using Junction Link Magic for a while without ANY problems.

Junction Link Magic works with XP, Windows 2000, Vista, Windows 7 & 8.

I've installed and uninstalled commercial & freeware without there being any conflicts.


My C drive is a 250GB SSD. My secondary drive is a fast spinner.

After installing FSX the last time I moved the scenery and Sim Objects to the E drive via Junction Link Magic.


Afterwards I've installed FTX Global, FSGenesis - World Terrain Mesh, REX, OpusFSX Plus, commercial aircraft & scenery, plus other software. NO PROBLEMS!



Read about my experience and recommendations here.

[Hagar]

Hi Bubblehead,

Back when I was having problems with FS2004 under Vista in the default installation directory on the C: drive, the CalClassic crew told me to click and drag the entire FS2004 folder from there to a new folder elsewhere. I moved everything in the default folder a new folder in C: named "NewFltSim2004," and it's worked fine ever since. I've done the same thing to backup FS to an external drive. That works, too, and allows me to drag FS2004 to the external drive after I add a new airplane. I save it by date so I know which is the most recent copy. FS will also run from there by clicking the fs9.exe file in that folder.

I don't know if this will work with FSX, but it works with FS2004. If you have add-ons, such as FSPanelStudio, you'll have to change the location of FS in each add-on's setup files.

No warranty expressed or implied. (LOL)

Art

This will certainly work with FSX. I have all my MS sims backed up to an external hard drive. They all run fine from there, even when the drive is plugged into my laptop.

If you have problems with the installer for some 3rd party software recognising the new location the FSX/FS9 Registry Repair Tool might help. http://www.flight1.com/view.asp?page=library

I know that this may sound scary, but I've been using Junction Link Magic for a while without ANY problems.

Junction Link Magic works with XP, Windows 2000, Vista, Windows 7 & 8.

I've installed and uninstalled commercial & freeware without there being any conflicts.

Interesting. Worth checking out.

[Bass]

Thanks OAM. I will surely have a close look at that program too.