Simviation Forum - Replacing FS2004 with a new FS9 disc

Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 12:28pm

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I posted this problem in software section but got just one response. A member was kind enough to send me a link discussing this problem but it was dead on my computer. I tried Simviation search engine and still no luck. I have removed my old FS9 program and tried to replace it with a brand new disc. After several uninstalls and installs I can't get the new program. Just the existing one. I know I've screwed up somewhere but am flummoxed about how to proceed. Can someone steer me to the right spot on Simviation that gives a solution to this problem? Many thanks.

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Reply #1 - Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 1:58pm

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I wrote an Illustrated Tutorial on the proper way to un-install FS2004 (and prepare for a clean re-install).

I believe it is in the library here.

If you follow the procedures carefully you should have good results.

Hope that helps.

« Last Edit: Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 3:59pm by Fly2e »

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Reply #2 - Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 3:43pm

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It is indeed here in our library. Wink

http://www.simviation.com/simviation/?type=item&ID=91&page=0

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FS2004 Tips & Tricks complete series

52.87Mb (4159 downloads)

All 25 issues of David 'Opa' Marshall's award winning Tips & Tricks series, and a bonus: Uninstall & reinstall Tips & Tricks for FS2004.
Each issue provides fascinating and helpful information for extracting the most from your FS9 experience.
Files uploaded with permission from Mr. Marshall.

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Reply #3 - Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 11:15pm

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GOT IT! MANY THANKS, GENTLEMEN.

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Reply #4 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 12:10pm

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Hi again: Hate to be a nuisance, but I downloaded the tips and tricks site you recommended. There was a few lines of text and then a page of computer code. From what I read, the tips explains how to wipe FS2004 and re-install using the same disc. That's not my problem. I don't need to save anything from my old disc. I simply want to install a NEW FS2004 disc. The problem is the new program doesn't show up. Just the old, uninstalled program. This after both the uninstall of old disc and installation of new disc is confirmed on the computer. I remain totally puzzled. Is there an explanation for this? Thanks for any further guidance/

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Reply #5 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 12:11pm

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Hope I haven't been too confusing. Sad

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Reply #6 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 1:13pm

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I'm not sure I understand what you mean by new FS2004 disk and old FS2004 program. A new FS2004 install from new disks would be the same as the old install of FS2004. Huh

With the exception that a new disks would have the FS2004 9.1 patch preapplied, the program is going to be the same.

Do you mean that you've tried starting over, with a fresh install of FS2004, and parts (planes, flights, etc.) from the old install are still showing up?

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Reply #7 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 2:08pm

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DenisH wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 12:11pm:

Hope I haven't been too confusing. Sad

If you are trying to say that you have installed FS2004 on a different drive or different HD, and when you use the shortcut on your Desktop it is starting the original one, then you need to be sure the shortcut is pointing the the FS9.exe file in the new location - not the old location.

I have sent you an e-mail about all this.

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Reply #8 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 2:34pm

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GROUND Yes. That's what I mean. Old addons showing in fresh install.

OPA Thanks. Will check out your e mail. Excuse me for being so dense. Let me add that I am a rank amateur with computers. 80 my next birthday and had a job that never required the use of computers except Cheesy

as a substitute typewriter. Eng Lit major to boot, although you couldn't tell from the grammatical error I made in previous post.

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Reply #9 - Sep 5^th, 2010 at 9:48pm

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Download the free version of Revo Uninstaller. It gets EVERYTHING.

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