Installing to new PC (Non-Steam version)

[Power_corrupt]

As the title says I'm getting a new PC this week and would like to know how to install to the new PC as I've heard there can be complications from licenses.

Is it a case of just logging into my account on ED and re-downloading the Base game and modules?
Should i uninstall the game from this PC first before downloading again onto the new PC?

I should mention that I will not be re-using hard drives, the new PC is all new hardware.

Thanks

[Troll Norris]

Before change you should deactivate all addons that uses the starforce DRM to save activations. Also mind that only addons with the starforce DRM are transferable to non-steam version of game.

First of all you should make clean instalation of operating system. You will avoid the all possible driver-hardware compatibility issues by this. If you are installing the Windows 10, download the latest version of windows from official microsoft page.

Also to make things work better, faster and more safe in Windows 10, make sure the UEFI, Secure Boot and TPM module is on.

Then just install the all hardware drivers and game.

[MugHug]

Troll Norris mentions StarForce DRM. I can add some info to his.

It seems that the DLC released prior to the release date of the M-2000C DLC used the older StarForce Pro DRM. Therefore, if you purchased any DLC under Steam that was released prior to 04/20/2017 you can move them and use them under the standalone DCS World client.

You can check the release date for each DLC on the https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com website in the DLC's information page.

One note... It seems like the DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3 DLC which contains a number of aircraft was released in 2012. Therefore it should use the older StarForce Pro DRM.

Since it's release, ED have released the aircraft in the FC3 DLC as individual items but their release date is after 04/20/2017 and therefore cannot be transfered.

Hope the additional information help.

[Power_corrupt]

Originally posted by Troll Norris:

Before change you should deactivate all addons that uses the starforce DRM to save activations. Also mind that only addons with the starforce DRM are transferable to non-steam version of game.

First of all you should make clean instalation of operating system. You will avoid the all possible driver-hardware compatibility issues by this. If you are installing the Windows 10, download the latest version of windows from official microsoft page.

Also to make things work better, faster and more safe in Windows 10, make sure the UEFI, Secure Boot and TPM module is on.

Then just install the all hardware drivers and game.

Thanks for this info, I will be installing a clean Windows 7, and i will update all drivers and windows updates before installing DCS. Fingers crossed it all goes well!
Thanks

Originally posted by MugHug:

Troll Norris mentions StarForce DRM. I can add some info to his.

It seems that the DLC released prior to the release date of the M-2000C DLC used the older StarForce Pro DRM. Therefore, if you purchased any DLC under Steam that was released prior to 04/20/2017 you can move them and use them under the standalone DCS World client.

You can check the release date for each DLC on the https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com website in the DLC's information page.

One note... It seems like the DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3 DLC which contains a number of aircraft was released in 2012. Therefore it should use the older StarForce Pro DRM.

Since it's release, ED have released the aircraft in the FC3 DLC as individual items but their release date is after 04/20/2017 and therefore cannot be transfered.

Hope the additional information help.

Thanks for this additional info, i was unaware of this. Luckily the only Modules i will really be using is the A10C, and the F18 when i buy it with the new map.

Thanks!

[MugHug]

As you most likely know the A10C transfers over fine. I can confirm as I originally purchased it on Steam and recently moved it over to the standalone client.

Still trying to master the A10C and had it for ages!!

[Power_corrupt]

Originally posted by MugHug:

As you most likely know the A10C transfers over fine. I can confirm as I originally purchased it on Steam and recently moved it over to the standalone client.

Still trying to master the A10C and had it for ages!!

Yes i love the A10C, Ive owned it for years and still havnt learnt all the systems yet. Im looking forward to playing DCS in 4K though its already a beautiful game.

[MugHug]

Just got the AJS37 Viggen on sale and having a whale of a time. Very fast strike aircraft. Highly recommeded.

Found it on the developer's website on a Flash sale for $24 as against the normal $60.

Might be worth bookmarking them in case they do a flash sale again.

https://store.heatblur.com/collections/all

[Vilab]

Originally posted by MugHug:

Just got the AJS37 Viggen on sale and having a whale of a time. Very fast strike aircraft. Highly recommeded.

Found it on the developer's website on a Flash sale for $24 as against the normal $60.

Might be worth bookmarking them in case they do a flash sale again.

https://store.heatblur.com/collections/all

warning !

the viggen key bought from there are not compatible with Steam version of DCS

it is worth mentionning, especially on the Steam forum....

[MugHug]

Originally posted by Vilab:

Originally posted by MugHug:

Just got the AJS37 Viggen on sale and having a whale of a time. Very fast strike aircraft. Highly recommeded.

Found it on the developer's website on a Flash sale for $24 as against the normal $60.

Might be worth bookmarking them in case they do a flash sale again.

https://store.heatblur.com/collections/all

warning !

the viggen key bought from there are not compatible with Steam version of DCS

it is worth mentionning, especially on the Steam forum....

Valid point. I should have mentioned it