Backing up add-ons
Saving add-ons before reinstalling Windows or the sim.
Easy~15 min
Step-by-step
- Back up Community (MSFS) or Aircraft/plugins (X-Plane) to external storage.
- Keep X-Shop emails with keys and installer links.
- For P3D — SimObjects and Scenery.cfg.
- Reinstall the sim first, then restore folders.
- Test one add-on before restoring everything.
If something went wrong
Check VPN, antivirus, and install path. See Troubleshooting for quick fixes.
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