How do I know which version I'm using?

[Cpt. TRIJJ]

I hit download on the ED page. I have that blue icon as a Desktop Icon. I want to purchase the P51D Mustang. I look thru the selections of planes and find it. I hit Buy...it says not Steam compatible. I downloaded DCS to my F drive. Did not put it in the Steam Folder. It went straight to the F Drive. Did I do that right? Can I purchase the Mustang and have it work properly?

[Gierasimov]

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I hit download on the ED page

You are using a stand alone version. 

Stand alone versions are here: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/

To use Steam version you would need to download in Steam app and install in Steam.

Steam version would be here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World_Steam_Edition/

Edited March 17, 2023 by Gierasimov
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[Cpt. TRIJJ]

So I did go to the wrong site to download DCS? I deleted that desktop icon I had and downloaded the stand alone version u linked. I don't want the Steam version. Do I then go to ED to buy the Mustang? Or where do I go to get the Mustang that actually fights?

[Gierasimov]

Hi 

Stand alone version is where I linked - there is "stable" and "open beta".

Your choice which one you get. Read about it on the page or here in the forums to get understanding of the two.

Mustang is here: DCS: P-51D Mustang (digitalcombatsimulator.com) 

[Lange_666]

On 3/18/2023 at 12:32 AM, Gierasimov said:

Mustang is here: DCS: P-51D Mustang (digitalcombatsimulator.com) 

Under the BUY button on the P-51 page there is also a TRIAL button. This will give you a 14 day try-out option without buying.
After that 14 days are gone, it will tell you to either to remove or buy the module when you load up DCS.