Fresh DCS World Install - Second Drive

[Helles Belle]

I am getting a new SSD to use just for DCS (and another flight sim when I get it) – let’s call it drive D:

 

What I want to do is a complete fresh install of DCS to drive D:, NOT a copy & paste.

 

I am obviously happy with the install part to the new drive etc. Windows 10 will remain on the old drive for now – drive C:

 

What I want to know is:

1. Do I have to deactivate the paid modules before re-installing DCS? (I was going to leave the current version on drive C: until the new install is working as I want)

 

2. If required how do I deactivate the modules so I don’t use up my activations?

 

I read DCS’s page Home > Support > Technical questions > Some activation problems. How can I deactivate the products (modules) in order not to lose the available activations? (but it says, only for users with version 1.5.8 )

 

I looked at the Module Manager > Installed in game and it has two choices for the installed modules. (See attached pic)

1. Enable/Disable Module

2. Delete Module

 

Do either of these need to be actioned before/after installing the fresh game on D: drive?

[Rudel_chw]

I am getting a new SSD to use just for DCS (and another flight sim when I get it) – let’s call it drive D:

 

What I want to do is a complete fresh install of DCS to drive D:, NOT a copy & paste.

 

Why? DCS is one of the few games that allow you to move it wherever you want easily, take advantage of it instead of being hours downloading.

 

What I want to know is:

1. Do I have to deactivate the paid modules before re-installing DCS? (I was going to leave the current version on drive C: until the new install is working as I want)

 

No, the current DCS does not employ star force activations.

 

2. If required how do I deactivate the modules so I don’t use up my activations?

 

I read DCS’s page Home > Support > Technical questions > Some activation problems. How can I deactivate the products (modules) in order not to lose the available activations? (but it says, only for users with version 1.5.8 )

 

Doesn’t apply to current dcs 2.5

 

I looked at the Module Manager > Installed in game and it has two choices for the installed modules. (See attached pic)

1. Enable/Disable Module

2. Delete Module

 

Do either of these need to be actioned before/after installing the fresh game on D: drive?

 

No.

[Helles Belle]

Thanks Rudel,

 

I think I might have a go at copy and paste, change whatever needs to be changed registry/location wise and see how it goes.

 

Quick query though, if deactivation/activation doesn’t matter why do they show up on the DCS site under all licences? Or is that just a hang over from Star Force?

 

 

HB.

[Rudel_chw]

Quick query though, if deactivation/activation doesn’t matter why do they show up on the DCS site under all licences? Or is that just a hang over from Star Force?

 

 

I don't know .. I still have my Serials Number spreadsheet stored safely just in case, but they are not needed anymore as all Modules, Maps and Campaigns have moved away from Star Force, into Keyless copy-protection.