CFG fix online

[captainherc]

I got the new one. I want to make a backup copy of the existing before placeing the new version. I may not get it done inthe 24hr that they say they hold the original one for.

[Lapun]

QUOTE (captainherc @ Feb 7 2012,2:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I got the new one. I want to make a backup copy of the existing before placeing the new version. I may not get it done inthe 24hr that they say they hold the original one for.

OK - while ever you do not put the downloaded one in the correct place your original remains in place, intact and operating. When you get time, go to your original cfg, make your own copy in a place you will remember and then place the newly downloaded file where your original was. No need to hurry. Should the new cfg be satisfactory you may just replace it with your original, or better still read all the notes that venetobu provides and start modifying your newly downloaded cfg to suit your hardware.

I have been using the Venetobu cfg's for about six different builds and have found them to be a huge improvement on performance, but some hardware needs different settings than others. For example, should you get blue or dark flashes it may be a good idea to experiment with changing the 'bufferpools' tweak - I have been able to eliminate stuttering as well by experimenting.

Should you get the bit between your teeth and have a nvidia card you may like to download the latest 'nvidia inspector ' (free) which is the easiest way known to externally limit the frame rate to say 60 fps which allows the card to perform better without limiting the frame rate in game.

[captainherc]

Thanks.
thats what I want to do but WHERE do I find the original cfg file to save/back up. Thanks.

[NZ255]

If you have windows 7, open the Start Menu.
Type "%appdata%" (without quotes) hit enter
Open Microsoft folder > FSX > FSX.cfg will be in there.....
You might have to enable hidden files and folders to see this mind you, so check that first:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows...ow-hidden-files

[captainherc]

When I pasted %appdata% into the start box thing I gfot 1600+ files appearing. some were links to emails etc. I keep FSX on a stand alone HD if that makes any difference.

[Lapun]

Local Disk C:/Users/your name/AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/FSX/fsx this 'fsx' in lower case is the cfg file - Not the 'fsx.CFG' just below. 'cfg' is the file to store in a safe place.

Should you not see an AppData file it may be hidden, in which case go to windows 'Help' and type in 'show hidden files' in the search box and then select from the list of questions which ever one is the question you wish answered and follow the instructions - it's a great tool for finding things in a PC. You probably know all this stuff, so please excuse me if I'm 'telling Grandma how to suck eggs'. I add a new folder called 'config orig' to the FSX folder in which I store any cfg I wish to keep.

If you decide to open and inspect a cfg file, the first time you click 'open' windows may ask you which program to open it with - select 'Notepad' and make alterations using that program. To make it easier to find sections in the cfg file, go through it and put a space between each section eg [Graphics] .. [Main] etc and save before exiting. Another quick way to find things in the cfg is to click on the open cfg and do a 'Control' + 'F' on the keyboard and use the dialogue box which opens to highlight what you are searching for.

[toprob]

QUOTE (captainherc @ Feb 7 2012,9:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

When I pasted %appdata% into the start box thing I gfot 1600+ files appearing. some were links to emails etc. I keep FSX on a stand alone HD if that makes any difference.

The actual file is %AppData%\Microsoft\FSX\fsx.cfg, so if you just copy part of it, it won't work.

[captainherc]

Thanks all. Done. Wll put new cfg in tomorrow.
Cheers.