Simviation Forum - Can FS2k2 and FS9 co-exist?

Jul 25^th, 2004 at 6:42pm

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Is it possible to have both FS2k2 and FS9 on same drive? The reason I hate to do away with FS2k2 is that I have a lot of add-ons that I dont what to lose !

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Reply #1 - Jul 25^th, 2004 at 6:49pm

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Yes. I have them both running with no problems. Just don't put them in the same folder or try to share files - although CfgEdit, installed in my FS2002 folder, doesn't seem to mind.

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Reply #2 - Jul 26^th, 2004 at 4:46am

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The M$ sims are all separate programs. I have most versions of FS & CFS installed for troubleshooting purposes. They all run quite happily alongside each other but I did have a few problems with FS9 & CFS3 conflicting with my earlier M$ sims when I first installed them. The No-CD patches soon fixed that.

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although CfgEdit, installed in my FS2002 folder, doesn't seem to mind.

This is a matter of preference. I prefer to install my own FS utilities to a separate location. This makes things easier if I ever need to do a full Uninstall/Install of the sim for whatever reason. CfgEdit will install by default to its own directory - which is usually the most convenient location for any program. IMHO

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Reply #3 - Jul 26^th, 2004 at 5:57pm

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Thanks,
So when I install FS9, it should install right below:
Microsoft games
FS2002
FS2004 ??

Will this automatically do that or do I have to tweak something? if so what? ( I am still learning) I have already learned a lot, thanks to you guys!
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Reply #4 - Jul 26^th, 2004 at 6:05pm

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Thanks,
So when I install FS9, it should install right below:
Microsoft games
FS2002
FS2004 ??

Will this automatically do that or do I have to tweak something? if so what? ( I am still learning) I have already learned a lot, thanks to you guys!
Regards,

Chief

Hi Chief. Yes, if you leave everything on default that's exactly how it will be. The FS2004 directory is named Flight Simulator 9. You can change this if you wish but I don't see the point. Most FS utilities will look for this directory which makes everything so much easier. I'm all for keeping things as simple as possible. Wink

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Reply #5 - Jul 26^th, 2004 at 6:45pm