How do I Install ADE? (1.65)
The installation package for ADE 1.65 is a zip file that contains a read me file and an executable installer
Extract the two files a location on your computer and please take the time to read through the read me file. It contains the latest information about the version in the installer and may have information that superceded this article. Double click the installer to start it You will probably see the User Access Control (UAC) message. Click Yes to start the installer
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Destination folder
It is strongly recommended that you accept the default folder for the installation. However you can change it via the Browse Dialog if you wish. You should not:
- Install ADE anywhere inside the Flight Sim or SDK Folder structures
- Install this version into an existing installation. 1.65 is intended to be a clean install. Later you can import your settings and data from an earlier version.
Installation complete
Importing settings
When ADE starts it will offer you the New User Wizard if this is a clean installation. This helps you to set up ADE for the first time. We recommend that if you have an existing ADE installation that you import your settings and data from there into the new version by clicking the Import Button
Registry entries
The installer makes an entry into your registry under \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ScruffyDuckSoftware. This is used to support updating and uninstalling the software. Note that if you uninstall this version the registry entry will be removed
Uninstalling ADE 1.65
ADE 1.65 can be uninstalled via the Control Panel. NOTE that this will not uninstall settings and other user created files. To remove everything please use your file manager to delete the installation folder.
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