Stripr Compatibility - MS Store

Did you install MSFS a long ago? You sim might be installed the old (legacy) way.

Stripr REQUIRES a "modern" MS Store installation.

All newer MS Store purchases place core games files (including FlightSimulator.exe) outside of a previously encrypted ecosystem. Let's call these "modern" installs. This change happened back with the introduction of the Xbox app into our ecosystem.

Legacy (Encrypted) Install

You CAN convert from a "legacy" install to "modern" by following the steps bellow. We want to emphasize that Microsoft itself encourages this transition, as it's the new norm.

We understand that change can be unsettling and respect your comfort level. If you find yourself uncomfortable with this particular change, please refrain from purchasing Stripr at this time.

Modern (Unencrypted) Install

If you have access to your FlightSimulator executable and the files around it, Your install is compatible with Stripr.



How to check/convert my install?
  1. Open the Xbox App on Windows.
  2. Find and open the MSFS product page from "My Library"
  3. Click the 3 dots next to the green Play button.
  4. Click on "Manage".
  5. Under "General", look for a section called "Advanced management features".
    • if you DO see it, you have a Legacy (Encrypted) install.
    • If you DON'T see it, you have a Modern (Unencrypted) install.


  6. Convert from Legacy to Modern.
    1. In the Xbox App, go to your Settings (via your profile picture)
    2. In General, make sure Game install options are correctly configured to receive the new simulator files. While 157Gb of available disk space is required for the conversion to happen. Only 2Gb will be used when completed.
    3. Close Settings
    4. Find and open the MSFS product page from "My Library"
    5. Click the 3 dots next to the green Play button.
    6. Click on "Manage".
    7. Under "General", look for a section called "Advanced management features".
    8. Click on "Enable".
    9. Choose the new location for your simulation files.
    10. Click "Move".
    11. Once completed, your install of MSFS is now unencrypted and ready for Stripr.