Installing Repaints

[victor_alpha_charlie]

Just got FSX, and am having trouble installing repaints. To start with I just downloaded a couple of default paints off ARNZ, works fine until I go to edit the cfg file. It won't let me save after editing, and just says "Access is denied." Any ideas? I'm new to Windows 7 and FSX. I'm the only user on this computer and have administrator rights. Thanks

[toprob]

Windows 7 is very protective of anything in Program Files, which is why some people recommend installing FSX outside the normal Program Files folder. But I think it is possible to edit the files, from memory you save it outside Program Files, then move it back.

[Nzeddy]

When you save it do you click 'save' or 'save as'?

I click save and it works every time.

[victor_alpha_charlie]

QUOTE (toprob @ Feb 2 2011, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Windows 7 is very protective of anything in Program Files, which is why some people recommend installing FSX outside the normal Program Files folder. But I think it is possible to edit the files, from memory you save it outside Program Files, then move it back.

Ok thanks, FSX automatically installed itself somewhere called C:/Program Files (x86). Will try that and see if it works.

QUOTE (Nzeddy @ Feb 2 2011, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

When you save it do you click 'save' or 'save as'?

I click save and it works every time.

Save, and it comes up with "Access Denied"

[Nzeddy]

Go to your FSX folder, right click then go to Properties. Click the security tab then edit.

You should see: Authenticated Users, SYSTEM, Administrators (User-PC\Administrators) and Users 9User-PC\Users).

Click on each one of them and tick the box beside Full control for each Group or user names. Once done click Apply and OK.

That should work.

[SgtPepper]

I have windows 7 and have no problem installing repaints. I also have installed FSX into programme files no worries.

User control settings have a lot to answer for with win 7. If you go to control panel, system and security, change user account control settings. Then change the slider to never notify.

Good luck.

[victor_alpha_charlie]

Thanks guys, tried toprob's suggestion which worked however will try these as well so I don't have the problem in future.