Going from 2.2 to 2.4

[Rangerick]

I've been sitting with v2.2 for a while now and waiting for the 'Dust' to settle on L.M. updates.

From all that I've read, It looks like 2.4 is good to go and I think it's time to move up a 'Notch'

I'm leaning towards a clean install of 2.4 rather than "patching".... and was wondering if anyone has any P2D 'Uninstall Tips' to share before I 'Rip-The Guts' out of all my RTMM + 3rd party add-ons

According to the LM Forums this appears to be the way to do it:

run the 2.2 setup.exe and choose 'uninstall

FAQ:
manually delete the following folders for v2:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v2 (or the modified install location)
%PROGRAMDATA%\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v2
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v2
%APPDATA%\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v2
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Prepar3D v2 Files
then use a registry cleaner, that should do it.
After those folders are removed, you can reinstall Prepar3D and everything should work as expected.


As always... your shared wisdom is appreciated !

Rick

[Bradallen43]

I did the patch from 2.3 to 2.4 and all's working so far. I do have some issues with P3D with graphics anomalies like effects not showing when coming into a new scenery that should display things like smoke from a chimney. And water showing on ground tiles near water bodies. But those issues seem to be LM updates and not glitches I can do anything about right now.

Brad

[Rangerick]

On second thought...

My v2.2 is running just fine, so I'm going with the Philosophy that... "If It Isn't Broken... Don't Fix It"... and I think I'll wait until the next Full Update to 'rip' all my P3D add-ons apart + re-install them.

[Doug]

Im using 2.3 ... feel the same way. Everything is working and I don't see a whole lot of "change" for what I would use with 2.4. I've already fixed the clouds, so I'll wait too.

D

[jeff3163]

I'd just like to say that I have upgraded through each iteration so far.  I have not needed to "reinstall" anything.  I backed up my current scenery.cfg and other vital program info before running the full install right over the top of my existing program.  I put my saved cfg and other files back in place, and am done.  Everything works just fine.  Reinstalling everything is not necessary.   

[NeptuneP2V7]

Hi, i do the same way as JEFF do  save the folders essentiel  V2.4 work fine  RTMM look great and all other ADDONS ..

Patrick

[Rangerick]

Did I read that right ?

You guys just ran the "Full Install" download right over top of your previous version without uninstalling it first ?

I didn't see that option anywhere.    I was under the impression you could only apply the "Patch" download to a previous version... and...  if you wanted to use the "Full Install" update (as LM recommends), that you have to uninstall the older versions first.

[FSRobert]

Seems I am the only one who re-installs 100% with a P3D update and have done it since the beginning of V2...I guess I am special. 

Installing Orbx regions and even FTX Global only takes a few clicks of the mouse and the waiting for the programs to install, it all done within an hour. I have all my RTMM sceneries saved and simply copy them into P3D and activate them...again does not take long. Installing aircrafts and repaints is another story but somehow with a beer it all is relaxing. 

[spud]

Robert,
With nearly 200 separate downloads of RTMM locations it will take more than a beer to 'git r' dun' if your re-activating them one at a time.  ('course that's what the beer is for right!   )
 

[NeptuneP2V7]

For RTMM
i make a folder  RTMM / Scenery with all .bgl 
                                 /Texture  with all textures
+ sound folder and + effects folder
one with Librairies
and it's easy to place by copy/paste

And only "3 clicks" all is intalled , copy them into P3D ADDON Sceneries and activate them easly.

Patrick

[spud]

ah yes the old everything in one folder method.  Of course it works but good luck if you have to find a particular .bgl or .dds file if you have a problem as you will have hundreds of them all bunched together.  Support would be hard to obtain for a non-standard installation as well.
 

[ualani]

There's a very straightforward way to figure which textures  go with their corresponding bgls using MCX in case of disaster.

[spud]

Not familiar with MCX?? but finding which object goes with what texture isn't what I was speaking of.  Support is normally based on the recommended RTMM installation and asking the team to help with a possible self imposed problem due to improper installation is really stretching good will IMHO.
 

[ualani]

MCX = Model Converter X. Helps you "if you have to find a particular .bgl or .dds file if you have a problem..." Used in conjunction with IS and it makes such tasks straightforward.

[NeptuneP2V7]

LOL
for the moment all RTMM it's ok    and i apréciate all sceneries added 

there is 23 sceneries   and all in one  exept biblio ...

Patrick  yes, i'm creasy..!  and i love it