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Post by andersnielsen on Jan 20, 2023 6:27:49 GMT
Hi, This question may have been up before. But I have away from flight simming for some years, now considering to return. Back then I used an ultra stable Windows 7 rig. I now need a new PC with Windows 11, so question is if FS2004 and all the HJG aircraft work as smooth and troubleless in Windows 11 as they did in Windows 7? Any special precautions to be aware of?
Best Regards, Anders
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Post by walterleo on Jan 20, 2023 17:29:00 GMT
Hi Anders: For us flight simmers WIN 10 upwards brought some problems: The new machines don't have CD-slots. So, one has to copy (via an external hard disk) an existing installation of FS 9 or FS X into your new PC (via an external hard disk) and add a no-CD "Crack" e.g.: flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/317/no-cd-patch-for-flight-simulator-2004/This works for most addons but not for all working in WIN7. For me my beloved PT-TU-154M works only with the panel of the PT-Tu-154B2. Others work but after changing to another airplane CTD occurs. But that did not occur with HJG original panels. One could consider to use an old PC with WIN 7 for flight simulation only. If that PC has a fast kernel, a big RAM (8+) and a good video card, one can "fly" around happily. Kind regards Walter
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Post by andersnielsen on Jan 21, 2023 6:39:20 GMT
Hello Walter, Thanks for the answer. I’ll try to revitalise my old windows 7 rig. BR, Anders
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Post by walterleo on Jan 21, 2023 10:18:10 GMT
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Post by Mike Monce - HJG on Jan 21, 2023 13:36:12 GMT
Quite frankly, if I was investing in a W11 new computer for FS, I would just transition over to MSFS20. Of course, one then loses out on all the FS9 planes like the rich trove here at HJG. I know eventually my W7 computer will die. Despite my using it almost every day for simming, I will acknowledge I'm using a 20 year old software in FS9, and if I'm going to continue simming I think I would invest in a good high end computer to run the latest sim.
Mike
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Post by andersnielsen on Jan 21, 2023 14:30:46 GMT
Hello, Same dilemma here: I find the visuals, weather engine and landscape fantastic in MSFS 2020. FS9 looks like an ancient cartoon (which it is) in comparison. But gosh, how I would miss the whole variety in available classic aircraft from HJG, Dave Maltby, CBFSIM etc.!
I built my Windows 7 rig back in 2010 from some then high quality components, and I can’t see why it should die soon. My concern is more lack of W7 updates and security.
BR, Anders
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Post by walterleo on Jan 21, 2023 15:44:14 GMT
Hi Anders:
If you use the WIN 7 machine for flightsim only: Do that offline and the updates are not a problem. If you want to post a screenshot, transfer it to another machine (tablet or what's ever connected to internet). Besides the prices for a capable WIN 11 gaming computer are very high 3 to 4 times a laptop not specialised for gaming. AND it seems FS 2020 needs quite a capable machine and a fast internet to run smoothly.
Kind regards
Walter
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Post by andersnielsen on Jan 22, 2023 10:04:17 GMT
Hi Walter, I wanted to be online, as I always used real time weather as I have in my Rex2004 OD installation. But now I have realized, that no weather engines are working any more for FS9😒, so it will be ok to be offline.
BR, Anders
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Post by Mike Monce - HJG on Jan 22, 2023 13:28:44 GMT
Actually, not true with regard to real weather for W7/FS9. I use ActiveSky every time I fly. Their servers still support my version and supply the weather files with no problem. And the good news is that the last FS9 version of AS is now freeware I believe. Probably can be found on flightsim.com or the avsim library. Or maybe just do a general search.
Mike
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Post by hornit - HJG on Jan 22, 2023 17:24:46 GMT
I rebuilt a Win7 machine for my old stuff (FS9) and use a KVM switch to move between my Win10 machine and the Win7 one for 2020 and DCS. Works well with a single monitor.
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