Storage question. New to pc's

[Ghostmaker]

1 minute ago, LucShep said:

Nice, you're already inspecting territory for the soon to be coming procedure.!  hehe

That "disc 0 partition 1"  with 499MB that you see there is the EFI system partition, also known as "Boot Drive". 
That's required for Windows to start.  

The EFI system partition is a partition on your main disk that is used by computers adhering to the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).
Your motherboard uses UEFI, and that EFI Partition is an interface for the computer to boot windows off of.  It's like a step taken, before it runs the other Windows 10 partition.
It's really small as you can see (499MB) but, basically, without that partition your computer wouldn't know how to boot Windows.

To resume.... everything is absolutely fine there in your Corsair NVME.  

Cheers LucShep, yeah im looking into things and tryingbto figure things out. If i install the new 4tb card. Copy the saved games folder from dcs. How do i uninstall dcs in order to re install to the comp again onto the new drive. Is this an easier way? 

[Ghostmaker]

Also had the heat sink off to have a look

[LucShep]

13 hours ago, Ghostmaker said:

Cheers LucShep, yeah im looking into things and tryingbto figure things out. If i install the new 4tb card. Copy the saved games folder from dcs. How do i uninstall dcs in order to re install to the comp again onto the new drive. Is this an easier way? 

Nah, don't copy the saved games folder. Leave that one as it is in your Corsair NVME.
You only need to move the DCS installation (yeah, the big one!) to the new NVME drive.

You can do this either by the "cut/paste" way (to move it from one drive to the other), or to uninstall DCS and reinstall it on the new drive.
One way or the other, do what is easier for you. And either way, you will not lose save games and configurations. 

Some people prefer to uninstall DCS and reinstall it all over again on the new drive. It's simpler, but it does take longer time because it has to download all the files.

Personally, I just go with what I'm accustomated with - I'd go the "cut/paste" route. But it may be complicated for some people.
This is how I'd do it:

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So, let's just suppose that new NVME drive will be called "D:".  
And let's also suppose that DCS is installed on the default path, which is "C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World".

I would then go to "C:\Program Files" and look for the "Eagle Dynamics" folder. 
Then right mouse click over that "Eagle Dynamics" folder, and select "Cut".  (note, "CUT" not "COPY", because we're not copying it, we're moving the whole thing!)

And then right mouse click anywhere on the "D:" drive, and select "Paste". 

This will transfer the entire DCS installation from one drive to the other.  (note, there's thousands of files being transfered, it'll take some time)

With that done, the DCS installation will now become "D:\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World".

What is left to do after this is to address the desktop shortcut, to start the game. 
The one left in the desktop will no longer work, because the path for the game has changed. So, first delete that one (as it'll be useless now). 

I would then go to the "D:\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World" folder. 
Then to the "Bin" folder.
And in there, I would look for the DCS_updater.exe file.  Then, right mouse click on it, and select "Send to - Desktop (create shortcut)".

That new desktop shortcut is what you use to launch DCS World.  It also automatically updates to newest version (if there's any) upon start.

And it's done.  With the DCS installation moved to the new separate drive, and with respective shortcut in desktop, you can now start the newly located DCS.  
 

 

Edited June 27, 2024 by LucShep
corrections on "cut/paste" procedure

[Ghostmaker]

Thank you, ill keep you updated. Will i still need to do a clean or something? Or is that it?

[LucShep]

I'll it say again - that's what I'd do (cut/paste way). But if you feel uninstall then reinstall in the new drive is simpler and safer, then go for that instead. 
Do what is easier for you.
 

3 hours ago, Ghostmaker said:

Thank you, ill keep you updated. Will i still need to do a clean or something? Or is that it?

If all went well, yes that is it.  You'll be done and ready to go.

In some rare cases, files can get corrupted (sometimes happens with large file transfers).
If an error does happen during the start of DCS, or during the gameplay, then you may want to run a DCS cleanup/repair.

For that, if necessary, then follow this tutorial in the official DCS website:  https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/repair/

I'll quote:

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How to cleanup DCS World:

If you need to completely clean your DCS game after modifications, please use cleanup and repair.

 

Go into your  ...\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\bin folder.

There, hold Left Shift and right click and click "Open Command window here."

(Windows 10 and Windows 11 now uses Powershell, type CMD in Powershell, press enter and then continue)

Then, type the following exactly as printed:

.\DCS_updater.exe cleanup

this will delete all non official files

then do a DCS repair

.\DCS_updater.exe repair

You can find the youtube tutorial here: https://youtu.be/x5DImUpk0WU

 

You can simply use the batch files directly in the root DCS World folder instead of CMD commands.

Please download the files DCS_updater_cleanup.bat and DCS_updater_repair.bat and then use one by one to clean up first, and then repair.

 

And if the very worst happens (panic, the game gone kaput!!) then you can always directly contact the support from ED: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/
They're a helpful bunch in my experience.

Edited June 26, 2024 by LucShep
added links

[Ghostmaker]

2 hours ago, LucShep said:

I'll it say again - that's what I'd do (cut/paste way). But if you feel uninstall then reinstall in the new drive is simpler and safer, then go for that instead. 
Do what is easier for you.
 

If all went well, yes that is it.  You'll be done and ready to go.

In some rare cases, files can get corrupted (sometimes happens with large file transfers).
If an error does happen during the start of DCS, or during the gameplay, then you may want to run a DCS cleanup/repair.

For that, if necessary, then follow this tutorial in the official DCS website:  https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/repair/

I'll quote:

And if the very worst happens (panic, the game gone kaput!!) then you can always directly contact the support from ED: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/
They're a helpful bunch in my experience.

 

Ah ok, just so im clear... if i move it to my new drive all should be ok... i only do a clean up / repair if i have issues once starting dcs or when im in the sim itself.

In order to move to my new drive do i leave everything in its place? E.g mods?

[LucShep]

1 hour ago, Ghostmaker said:

Ah ok, just so im clear... if i move it to my new drive all should be ok... i only do a clean up / repair if i have issues once starting dcs or when im in the sim itself.

In order to move to my new drive do i leave everything in its place? E.g mods?

Yes, I'd only bother with the "cleanup/repair" if there's some issue that you can't solve.

As for the mods, it depends on the mods that you are using.  

Most mods are instaled in the "Saved Games" folder (located in "C:\Users\"your-user-name"\Saved Games\DCS").
As said, this "Saved Games" folder is to be left where it currently is, on your Corsair NVME. 
No matter where you install DCS, it'll will always look up for that specific folder, to run your game settings, controller settings, password, and also mods.
So, it is of no concern, just forget about this one. Any mods in there will still work.

But there are a few mods that alter original files, and are installed in the main DCS installation folder - which is the "big one" you'll be moving to the new NVME drive.
As said before, you have two ways to get DCS onto the new drive. But one of the two ways will lose such mods:

• If you use the "Cut/Paste" method, all of the content inside the main installation folder is moved, so everything in it will work as before - including such mods. 
  (that's also why I prefer it)
• If you intend to uninstall DCS, to reinstal to the other NVME, then such mods will be lost in the process (the uninstallation process wipes everything in that main folder).

Also note, the "cleanup/repair" also deletes such mods - it wipes any "non official" files inside the main installation folder, and reverts everything inside it back to "stock".
It does not touch the "Saved Games" folder though, so everything inside that one is always safe.

Do you know which mods you are currently using?

Edited June 26, 2024 by LucShep

[Ghostmaker]

I think its best to try and just change the location and hope for tje best. As otherwise ill have to start over again with finding them etc

Mods i have downloaded are:

Hercules mod

Massun92 assett pack and humans

Tornado vsn

Yf12a vsn

Eurofighter vsn

Mirqge 2000 vsn

F35 vsn

F22 vsn

Military aircraft mod,

 

I purchased

fa18c dcs

Razban f15e

Heat blur f4e phantom

Terrains, caurcuses, marianas, south atlantic, syria, sinia, nevarda, just purchased afganistan pre release

 

Cheers

 

[LucShep]

19 minutes ago, Ghostmaker said:

I think its best to try and just change the location and hope for tje best. As otherwise ill have to start over again with finding them etc

Mods i have downloaded are:

Hercules mod

Massun92 assett pack and humans

Tornado vsn

Yf12a vsn

Eurofighter vsn

Mirqge 2000 vsn

F35 vsn

F22 vsn

Military aircraft mod,

 

I purchased

fa18c dcs

Razban f15e

Heat blur f4e phantom

Terrains, caurcuses, marianas, south atlantic, syria, sinia, nevarda, just purchased afganistan pre release

 

Cheers

 

As far as I know, all those mods you've listed are installed in the "Saved Games" folder.
Which means then that there should be no issues and you won't lose them (i.e, will work same as they currently do).

So, whichever of the two methods you choose to move your DCS main installation, you're OK.  

Either by the "cut/paste" method (to move it from one NVME drive to the other), or by uninstall DCS and reinstall it on the new drive. 
There should be no issues with the mods you list. 

[MAXsenna]

@Ghostmaker
Like Lucshep writes. LEAVE Saved Games, as DCS "knows" where they are. Find C:\Program files\ and just drag the whole Eagle Dynamics folder to the new drive after you've set it up.
Again! I highly recommend Skatezilla's excellent GUI Updater/Launcher Utility.
Cheers!

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[Ghostmaker]

Cheers bud ill do exactly that. Just got back and dpd dwlivery drive left a note saying sorry we missed you and took the parcel with him..... grrr. Lol. Hopefully be back tomorrow. Juat spoke to my local gaming shop builders (not where i got mine from) he said if you get stuck they can dial in and sor it all out and do repairs if needed. So peace of mind there aswell. Mean while illwait for the car to come and then get it mived over to the new 4tb card

 

Do i just download Skatezilla's

Edited June 27, 2024 by Ghostmaker

[Ghostmaker]

it arrived installed and hopefully all ok so far

 

no repair done as yet but all working ok so far

null

[MAXsenna]

Cheers bud ill do exactly that. Just got back and dpd dwlivery drive left a note saying sorry we missed you and took the parcel with him..... grrr. Lol. Hopefully be back tomorrow. Juat spoke to my local gaming shop builders (not where i got mine from) he said if you get stuck they can dial in and sor it all out and do repairs if needed. So peace of mind there aswell. Mean while illwait for the car to come and then get it mived over to the new 4tb card
 
Do i just download Skatezilla's

Well, at least they left you a note. Some delivey companies here in Norway will leave the parcel in a plastic bag ON your mailbox for anyone to grab.
Have you found Skatezilla's thread of the app? Instructions should be pretty clear IIRC. If not. Just ask! Don't remember if there's an install shield. If not, just download, extract into a folder wherever you choose, and just run the exe. Word of note. To save the settings you need to close the app. There is no save/apply button. Let us hear how you fare.
Cheers!

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it arrived installed and hopefully all ok so far
 
no repair done as yet but all working ok so far
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Lol! You sniped me. On my phone, while as far as I can see it looks perfect.
Now, just drag and drop the whole Program Files Eagle Dynamics folder to the new drive. Just let it copy for now, and you can delete it later from the old location.

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[Ghostmaker]

I installed the new nvme, A guy from the local gaming shop did it remote dial in, he moved dcs from c to the new D drive and set the short cuts up. Tested the sim and was working. He said any issues give him a call back. He followed the info shown above 

[MAXsenna]

I installed the new nvme, A guy from the local gaming shop did it remote dial in, he moved dcs from c to the new D drive and set the short cuts up. Tested the sim and was working. He said any issues give him a call back. He followed the info shown above 

Excellent! That's service!

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[Ghostmaker]

10 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

Excellent! That's service!

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I thougt that. Id like to also thank all of you here for support and information. Glad i put this post up althought it cost me cash im glad ive done it to make sure all is good

[Slippa]

You’re in trouble now.

All that drive space and access to a load of modules. You’ll need this one and maybe that one, then maybe a heli, or two? Or what about this? Then a big fat DCS update and a couple of releases. And Maps. Then ooh, better try this mod, then that one…

Congratulations, you have successfully entered the rabbit-hole .

Did your local place charge you for doing the move over the phone?

Good job getting it sorted.

 

[Ghostmaker]

Any ideas why my hp g2 reverb doesnt project the dcs screen? I can enter the hp house area and i can hear the dcs music but i dont end up in vr in dcs. Ive checked that the dcs settings tab vr is enabled. Any ideas? 

 

 

EDIT... sorted... lol

Edited June 28, 2024 by Ghostmaker

[Ghostmaker]

1 hour ago, Slippa said:

You’re in trouble now.

All that drive space and access to a load of modules. You’ll need this one and maybe that one, then maybe a heli, or two? Or what about this? Then a big fat DCS update and a couple of releases. And Maps. Then ooh, better try this mod, then that one…

Congratulations, you have successfully entered the rabbit-hole .

Did your local place charge you for doing the move over the phone?

Good job getting it sorted.

 

Haha how do you think i got in this mess in the first place

Yeah £20.00 to be fair he wasnt going to and then i opened my mouth and said what do i ow you.... lol. Oh well it got sorted

 

Some pics of the new kit. They sent me a free heat sink great quality but not used and norton 

Edited June 28, 2024 by Ghostmaker

[Aapje]

Better toss Norton in the trash, where it belongs. Defender is better and sufficient.

[Ghostmaker]

41 minutes ago, Aapje said:

Better toss Norton in the trash, where it belongs. Defender is better and sufficient.

Haha its in the draw lol

[Slippa]

8 hours ago, Ghostmaker said:

Yeah £20.00 to be fair he wasnt going to and then i opened my mouth and said what do i ow you.... lol. Oh well it got sorted

Fair enough, decent of ya and you know they’re there if you need em. This lot’ll keep ya straight though .

If you get bored of it all give us a shout, I’ll have it .

[LucShep]

8 hours ago, Ghostmaker said:

Haha how do you think i got in this mess in the first place

Yeah £20.00 to be fair he wasnt going to and then i opened my mouth and said what do i ow you.... lol. Oh well it got sorted

 

Some pics of the new kit. They sent me a free heat sink great quality but not used and norton 

 

 

Nicely done, glad you sorted that one out!   And yes, Norton goes to the drawer! LOL (please do NOT use it).

Not sure if that's done already but, make sure to put the heatsink cover in there again (peel the plastic sticker off in it, the "gum" is to make contact with the NVME). 

That helps with lower temperatures quite a lot in those fast hot NVMEs, which also translates to highest speeds going even at intensive loads.

Same one as posted before, but watch the last part of this video (at about the 38 seconds mark):

 

9 hours ago, Slippa said:

You’re in trouble now.

All that drive space and access to a load of modules. You’ll need this one and maybe that one, then maybe a heli, or two? Or what about this? Then a big fat DCS update and a couple of releases. And Maps. Then ooh, better try this mod, then that one…

Congratulations, you have successfully entered the rabbit-hole .

 

 Exactly!  

Edited June 28, 2024 by LucShep

[Ghostmaker]

5 minutes ago, LucShep said:

Nicely done, glad you sorted that one out!   And yes, Norton goes to the drawer! LOL (please do NOT use it).

Not sure if that's one already but, make sure to put the heatsink cover in there again, over that NVME. 
It helps temperatures quite a lot in those fast hot NVMEs, which also translates to highest speeds going even at the intensive loads.

Same one as posted before, but watch the last part of this video (at about the 38 seconds mark):
 

 

 Exactly!  

 

Ah yeah the origional heat sinks on. Just took a pic without it on for record of gear. All up and working now got pleanty of spare space now haha. Roll on afganistan. Just purchased the spitfire as i havnt got anything old with prop.

10 minutes ago, Slippa said:

Fair enough, decent of ya and you know they’re there if you need em. This lot’ll keep ya straight though .

If you get bored of it all give us a shout, I’ll have it .

Haha if i get bored you will be first then haha. Need to get online and have a play with some of you. I only ever flew on my own on single player from create mission