MSFS wants to re-install after SU3 using remaining disk space (151GB). Does this mean it will not overwrite files but use up most of the remaining HDD space?
Should I uninstall the whole program and reinstall?
Is there any alternative?
Thanks for any help
Pretty sure it’s just telling you there’s 151gb of remaining disk space.
It asks for your current install path, and shows the remaining space.
Please post a screenshot if you’re still unsure.
no…it says 151GB to install with 200 GB available, then starts the installation process - which I abort.
Is it pointing to where you previously installed the game or a new folder?
yes it is the same path
I have a screen shot, but unsure how to attach
Just copy and paste it in the text box, or drag and drop it if you have it saved as an image file, but I believe you. Not sure what else to try. I would quit, restart the computer, and try repairing the game. You downloaded the store update first, correct? (If non-Steam version)
When I opened the program, ‘update’ was available and automatically started. Is this what you mean by the store update? Others have all been by the same process.
Hi
If I go to Store now, I can see the product V1.14.5.0 shows as ‘modified today’, but when I open the program, it still wants to install from scratch. So it’s downloaded the 5GB OK, but I’m not sure it’s installed the update at all, despite what this says at the Store.
This happened to me last update when steam verified my packages. Is your packages > official folder the size you would expect? Mind was deleted by steam, so that was it. Full download from scratch. Infuriating but at least this time wasn’t Asobo’s fault 
P.S. I know you’re MS store version, but just wanted to share
P.P.S. There is a base sim update required from MS Store or Steam, then you boot the sim and another update will download. Then go to content manager in the sim and there will be updates there too.
yes…official folder seems normal to me…thanks anyway
I understand what you mean…Unfortunately I can’t get to content mgr as the boot up now goes straight to the installation process…so now the game never completes opening correctly.
Have you successfully installed the MS store base sim update? That has to be done first before launching the simulator and updating there. I understand that can be tricky in itself (MS store can be poop) so someone with experience of that would need to offer you advice on that front.
I remember someone saying that they had to click “play” in the Ms store and that triggered the base update…
yes!!! Have tried that but ‘PLAY’ doesn’t achieve anything…just sits there!
Hi again
just did this (clicked PLAY in the store and the same installation mgr page (as shown above) came up…
I actually just got this and it was because it wasn’t pointed to the correct install location. Double/triple check that (again).
I deleted my userCFG.opt file and I believe that caused this to happen.
thanks for your help. I ended up uninstalling and cleaning up the disk, then re-installing (16 hours this time) but all ok now thanks. But I’ll keep in mind your comments if this occurs again.
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