MVAMS Product Updating

[WarHorse47]

I have the DHC2 Beaver with Expansion pack for FSX. When the expansion pack was released, I downloaded update 170803 via the update e-mail as well as purchasing the Expansion pack.

I reading some posts in the forum today, I noted another update was available so I opened the MVAMS and sure enough there was a notice. At first I wasn't sure what the process was, so I accepted the updated and performed a download and install. I was not too comfortable with this as I normally do a complete uninstall before installing the latest update. The installer was for version 170808. There was no indication as to where the downloaded update was located on my computer, but I found the path and the shortcut on my desktop. The downloaded file was named DHC2 and not the usual file name containing the version number. Anyways, I decided to rerun the installer, perform a full uninstall and then reinstall the product. I am assuming there is no impact on the expansion pack, but I'll find out in a few minutes as I take a few flights.

I'm not sure I really like this way to update the product. I save all my product updates to a CD in case I need to reinstall something, so tracking down the file through the MVAMS setup was a little cumbersome. Also, a little more information on what to expect would have been helpful.

Just my two cents worth.

Thanks

--WH

[GlennH]

i cant find the installer.

It just ran after MVAMS told me the update was available. After it opened, I did the uninstall option first but now there is no installer to run!

[speedy70]

Hi GlennH.
Look in:=Users/your name/appdata/local/mvams/downloads/
Be sure to check the date it should be 8 aug.
Cheers Chris

[WarHorse47]

Exactly my point (or at least one of them).

On my machine the folder Chris identified is hidden, so I have to "unhide" the app directory to find the mvams directory.

Only after you do an install is there a shortcut to the installer on the desktop.

--WH

[GlennH]

Thanks all. I got it working.

But as mentioned, it took some digging because the shortcuts dont appear until after the install routine has installed. As I wanted to remove the Beaver first before reinstalling I guess it messes the system up. Anyway, room for improvement there I think.

[rlaycock]

Hi
If you have the spray and Play add on do you need to uninstall that first?
Thanks in advance if you can help.

Regards
Bob

[Krazycolin]

Second.

[rlaycock]

Second.

Thanks for the reply
So as I understand it:
1/ if I accept the message when asked to update, both the beaver and the spray and play installers will be downloaded?
2/ Then when running the installer both will be uninstalled?
3/ Then I reinstall the Beaver
4/ Then I reinstall spray and play
5/ Or is there a second support forum I should be subscribing to to receive information for the spray and spray?

Best wishes
Bob

[doodlebug]

DHC-2 Spray'n'Play Support Forum

[WarHorse47]

Had no idea there was a separate support forum for the Spray n' Play.

E-mail request just sent.

--WH