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Post by Admin on Sept 15, 2005 0:54:07 GMT -5
Since the subject has come up in a couple different forums lately, I'm promoting this old post to an announcement for a while.
As we have discovered, some programs don't like to install in FSGW but here's an easy way to fool most of them. Since you have renamed the FS9.exe to FSGW.exe, you can create a new text document in the FSGW folder and rename it FS9.exe Install programs will find it and work, and since its a text file, it will not run like an exe if you click on it accidentally
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Post by ScruffyDuck on Sept 15, 2005 1:07:18 GMT -5
now that is a sneaky idea Tom ;D
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Post by p3superbee on Sept 15, 2005 5:29:23 GMT -5
Good idea or for bringing it up -forgot about that...
MS does same thing.... Ever notice FS2000.exe, FS2002.exe in the FS9 folder?
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Post by dalecaruso on Sept 15, 2005 8:19:51 GMT -5
LOL or the ultimate easy way ... is to rid the system of the "modern" fs9 - once GW3 is properly installed and running to your satisfaction ... and I have found with FSNav, Lago, and GA-Traffic, and AFCAD .. all with self installers ... they will go directly directly to GW3 to install.
Dale
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willy
Flightsimmer
MercAir Inc., Ltd, AG, Etc.
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Post by willy on Sept 16, 2005 16:42:04 GMT -5
Very happily, I no longer have a modern FS, just GW. I've left the main folder named "Flight Simulator 9" and the FS9.exe file is still the same as is the folder under windows applications. In the "My Documents" folder, there is a folder for GoldenWings Filesthat my flights, log book, etc go in (I moved a bunch of stuff from the old Flight Simulator Files folder.
I just have to remember that if any install program wants to install to Golden Wings, I need to "re-aim" it to Flight Simulator" and as most go to Flight Simulator, I don't need to aim those.
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Post by teasea on Sept 21, 2005 8:30:49 GMT -5
Mr. Constantine (Genial Host),
This is a particularly elegant solution and exceptionally simple.
Unfortunately it did not fool the Simtech's Staggerwing Install, which undoubtedly is a far more intelligent program than the average zip file. I found it installed quite well in FS9 and I can go zooming around the panhandle quite readily in the modern era, stalling, coming in at too steep an angle, and causing general bedlam throughout the ATC world.
However I am unable to do same in GW3, where I would at least have the benefit of not having to worry about the Jet traffic around Eglin AFB.
I know other users (via their screenshots) have been able to do this install. IF there is something I am missing, would someone be so kind as to pass it on.
After all, there are cows to be buzzed.
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Post by Admin on Sept 21, 2005 8:42:00 GMT -5
You could drag a copy of the aircraft folders into FSGW and using the panel cfg as a guide, find and copy the gauges from FS9 to FSGW
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Post by simonovman on Sept 21, 2005 10:58:43 GMT -5
That last is what I did when I set up GW3; I dragged in all my old planes from both FS9 and FS2002 (yes, I've still got both installed, don't ask). Some of those planes I've had for years; I'd hate to have to try to find the original downloads again. That was how I moved the Staggerwing and it works fine.
Moving the gauges sounds like a lot of work but really, when you check the panel.cfg you usually find that most of these gauges are standard items you already have. Either that or there's a .cab file you can copy. It's less trouble than it sounds like. Probably no more work than trying to trick the installers.
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Post by teasea on Sept 21, 2005 16:32:26 GMT -5
Yep, that did it.
Should have gone with the simplest solution first but I was a bit worried about the gauges....I've gotten in trouble before.
As it turns out, I didn't need to do a thing.
So I'm happily nosing over on the tarmac with my Staggerwing once again....in the right time frame.
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Post by jimrandazzo on Sept 26, 2005 9:17:13 GMT -5
I decided to go both ways. I keep a modern copy for my large collection of helicopters. I also love the old tail draggers. GW3 lets me fly them without feeling like an excentric classic aircraft collector. More realistic flying into dirt or grass strips with a classic tail dragger. And I don't have to restrict myself to obscure rural and private strips to feel real.
I have the ai traffic turned up to 100%, but I try nit to use ATC because it just feels too modern. This can get interesting around a very busy airport. I have to do more study of the period to find out if there even was any ATC back then and what it consisted of. Guess I'll just play dodg'em until I can find out.
Does anyone else use ATC, or do you all just ignore it?
I'm very happy with GW3. It is like getting another Flight Simulator for free, but not having to adapt to another set of commands, or re-program my joystick.
OK, so I'm easily pleased.
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Post by Admin on Sept 26, 2005 10:28:11 GMT -5
I have the ai traffic turned up to 100%, but I try nit to use ATC because it just feels too modern. This can get interesting around a very busy airport. I have to do more study of the period to find out if there even was any ATC back then and what it consisted of. Guess I'll just play dodg'em until I can find out. Does anyone else use ATC, or do you all just ignore it? I use it extensively in my modern setup of course but I have it shut down as much as possible in FSGW. When I get near a major airport, I look for the AI and fall in behind one Me too I guess LOL. The thing that got me fired up about flightsim again way back in 1998 was the original Golden Wings, so this is just what the doctor ordered...
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Post by baldwin on Oct 6, 2005 9:45:11 GMT -5
I have the ai traffic turned up to 100%, but I try nit to use ATC because it just feels too modern. This can get interesting around a very busy airport. I have to do more study of the period to find out if there even was any ATC back then and what it consisted of. Guess I'll just play dodg'em until I can find out. Does anyone else use ATC, or do you all just ignore it? I have just got my GW set up and gone for my very first flight in it. Like you I found the ATC a bit off for the period, continually harassing a poor Travelair pilot because he was not yet at FL190. I now fly only VFR and have the atc window on nearest airport. That way it very rarely becomes active. Air traffic control, for a brief history atcsl.tripod.com/air_traffic_control_history.htmMerv
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hawk
FS Addict
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Post by hawk on Oct 29, 2005 8:46:49 GMT -5
I tried to do this and now have a small problem. When I renamed my text file it made it into an actual .exe file. Now I have an FS9.exe file on my desktop that I can't get rid of. When I try and delete it I get an error message that says it is being used by another program and can not be deleted. What can I do to get rid of this new FS9.exe file? Please help, I'm confused. Thanks in advance, Hawk
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Post by Admin on Oct 29, 2005 8:55:12 GMT -5
I tried to do this and now have a small problem. When I renamed my text file it made it into an actual .exe file. Now I have an FS9.exe file on my desktop that I can't get rid of. When I try and delete it I get an error message that says it is being used by another program and can not be deleted. What can I do to get rid of this new FS9.exe file? Please help, I'm confused. Thanks in advance, Hawk Reboot and delete it first thing
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hawk
FS Addict
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Post by hawk on Oct 29, 2005 18:31:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply Tom. I had already tried to do that and the darn thing will not let me. Computers can really get on your nerves at times. Hawk
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