
To minimize issues when updating Microsoft Flight Simulator, we recommend going through the checklist below before installing a new patch.Main products for FSX, FSX-SE, MSFS and all Prepar3D Versions releases to dateįull release of FSUIPC7 (incorporating the Server for WideFS 7), for use with MSFSĪlthough WideServer7 is built into FSUIPC7, you still need the WideClient from the WideFS link below. After updating the sim, you can reinstall your additional content, plug-ins, and peripherals. We recommend moving your community package(s) to another folder before updating Microsoft Flight Simulator.Ĭ:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\CommunityĪppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\CommunityĬ:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\MSFSPackages\Community Some packages in your community folder may not have been updated and, as a result, may have an unexpected impact on the title’s performance and behavior. If you have installed the packages on a different drive than C: you'll need to look inside your custom installation folder instead. Copy-cut (CTRL X) the Community Folder.Paste (CTRL V) the Community Folder on your desktop or a drive of your choiceĪlternatively, if you do not have free space on your other drives, simply rename the folder to "Test_Community".UNINSTALL FREEWARE, PAYWARE, AND UNPLUG PERIPHERALSĪdd-ons and Plug-ins creators do not receive an early copy of the build.

To avoid compatibility and performance issues, uninstall freeware and payware plugged into the base sim as well as the peripherals you use to play Microsoft Flight Simulator. Remove plug-ins and software additions that allow for customization or add new functions to Microsoft Flight Simulator.Disable or uninstall add-ins such as FSUIPC.Undo any modification made to your config files by yourself or by a plug-in you use.
