Editing aircraft files?

[skyhawka4m]

Ok...I know i've read about this somewhere but I can't find it. I am running Windows 7 and want to add some paints to vairous aircraft. My system is not letting me edit the aircraft files and it says I'm not authorized.

How do I fix that?

Also, where can I find the FSX.cfg file so I can edit it also?


thanks!

 

[dswo]

Two workarounds:

1. Turn off UAC (user account control) completely. I think it serves a legitimate purpose, so I don't.

2. Move aircraft.cfg onto the desktop. Edit and save it there. Move it back to your aircraft folder.

 

[skyhawka4m]

lol...ok.....how dio I turn that off? I am new to both FSx and Windows 7.

 

[gandy]

in the start menu search box type UAC and it will be the only option there for you to click on

 

[guzler]

FSX.cfg is found:

Windows(C)
Users
Your user name
App data
Roaming
Microsoft
FSX

I have set up a shortcut to mine on the desk top to save me time mucking about.

Neil

 

[Lewis-A2A]

You can set it so FSX and all sub folders are editable. You just need to add permissions, much like you would in XP.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/permissions.mspx

The guide is pretty much the same in Win7 too.

Saves you having to turn it off completly and or messing around moving files.

 

[skyhawka4m]

Ok, I know in XP you had to unlock something to get to application data......is it the same with Wondows 7 because I'm not seeing it here.

Never mind...figured it out!

 

[Lewis-A2A]

I should prolly mention steps 1-4 is all you need to do, once at step four, select your account and tick the boxes for allow, then hit apply.