My FSX Q400 Pro Re-Installation Procedure

elsmoko

To all,
Yesterday I successfully reinstalled the (FSX) Q400 Pro to repair my
corrupted Nosewheel Steering. Since the evolution went so well I
am sharing the procedure that I used to perhaps help others who feel
the need to re-install this awesome package.
Not all the steps will be necessary for everyone because many don't
use the same utilities as myself and you may wish to add other steps
for your own utilities / add-ons. Some of the steps may be overkill
but I like to err on the safe side.
Questions, comments and / or suggestions for changes are welcome.
Best to all,
Ken

To Reinstall Majestic Dash 8 Q400 Pro >>

Scrn Cap Mjc CP settings on tabs as necessary

DL latest ver of Q400 Pro

DL latest ver of 125hz mod

Back up entire Q400 folder structure (copy to a backup drive, etc)

Uninstall Q400 via Win CP Progs and Features

Remove Majestic entries fm Start Menu

Reboot PC

Start and shut down FSX

Install Q400 Pro

Restore settings to Mjc CP (use scrn caps as reference)

Add FS Flight Keeper lines to Aircraft.cfg

Install 125 hz Mod

Start FSX and test taxi / fly Q400

(Re) Install third party liveries

elsmoko

Also, it will be necessary to update the Nav Data.

kroswynd

Thanks for the share but your re-install procedure is a bit intense for the average user, and several of the steps that you post are not necessary.

The simplified method:

1. Back up your aircraft.cfg & mjc84.ini (mainly for any changes that you may have made, especially for the 125Hz and manual CPAN settings - ini & livery headers -cfg)

2. Use the Windows un-installer to remove the Q400 add-on

3. Re-booting PC is a good practice, but not necessary

Starting and shutting down FSX prior to re-installing the Q400 "is not necessary"

4. Re-install the Q400 (be sure to right clink on the installer and "Run As Admin", disabling you Anti-virus software may be a good idea as well so to prevent the quarantining of any files.
   +Apply any available patches

5. Load Sim platform -->
   +Load Q400 and verify that aircraft loads correctly

   • RUN the CPAN and make required changes as needed - CLICK APPLY
     Re-Load the Aircraft not the simulator

6. Once the Q400 is running with the required CPAN changes, all other mods/tools /Nav DB updates can be applies.

Please note that the 125 Hz Mod is not a Majestic supported utility, however the developer of the tool, is usually very helpful in providing assistance if needed.