NET framework

[_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha]

Have you looked inside the ../Steam/steamapps/common/railworks/Install folder?

There is the complete dotNetFX40_Full_x86_x64.exe package that Steam will try to install on your behalf when first starting railworks on a new computer.
The other required 3-rd party stuff is there as well: DirectX, PhysX and Visual C redistributables.

Don't know about that Flash player. With Flash being a security risk it's perhaps better to keep Flash up to date through your prefered Internet browser.
Any of the tech-heads able to elaborate on this?

[_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha]

That dotNet.exe package is x64 compatible, meaning it should install the appropriate components for your 64 bit system.
Double click to start the installation and it will sort itself out and update only the required components.

You have installed a fresh Steam off Steam's web page first? The Steam program proper on your old computer was most likely in C:\Program Files\ but since your new computer is 64 bits the default location is now C:\Program Files (x86)\.

Just copying files over might not work. Don't delete your old Steam folder yet!! You might be able to save some time by doing a fresh install of the Steam program first and later copy over the contents of the \steamapps\common folder, where your purchased games reside. Upon starting any game it will (re-)initialise itself, as the system registry must be filled with the required serial numbers, file locations and what else more.

If you are still on a virgin laptop, it might be better to (re-)partition the harddisk first and install Steam and all that comes with it on a new partition. You must know what you are doing and best ask for a knowledgeable friend to help and assist for this is hardly plug-and-play. Having Steam on a separate partition has many benefits.

[_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha]

The package that will install the required NET framework is named dotNetFX40_Full_x86_x64.exe.

You have found it in the location I indicated? On your old computer's C:\drive look in C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\railworks\Install, on your new computer look in the folder where you said you copied Steam and its contents. It is part of the stuff that Steam installs for you when you purchase Railworks, and it will remain there. So you should be able to find it in the new folder where you copied Steam into.

Doule click on that package's icon and it will install whatever it finds missing on your new computer.

[arizonachris]

You should reinstall the Steam client fresh, Mike. All you need from the laptop is the "steamapps" folder, and your Documents folder. Once you uninstall Steam on the new PC, then reinstall it, just paste back that "steamapps" folder and (except for some third party stuff and mods) you will have everything.

On the new PC, even tho it's 64 bit, Steam and all the rest will still install to the Program Files (x86) section anyways. Is this a fresh install of Win 7 and is it updated? There is a boatload of .net updates.

LOL, Ninja posts going on. Looks like you have it almost solved.

[_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha]

Will you take over form here, Arizona? It seems Durdan is closer to your location and that way you two can be more interactive in solving this.

I feel quite uneasy handling another user's computer problems when there is half the world between us and I have to think and answer in another language.
Migrating an install is always tricky.

[arizonachris]

Boy, Mike, you really want to take your chances this morning.

[arizonachris]

Will you take over form here, Arizona? It seems Durdan is closer to your location and that way you two can be more interactive in solving this.

I feel quite uneasy handling another user's computer problems when there is half the world between us and I have to think and answer in another language.
Migrating an install is always tricky.

You are doing just fine. I never even thought English was not your native language, you are always very articulate.

PC's are never easy to fix long distance, LOL. And, yes, migrating to a new Windows install is always a pain in the rear. Takes me a week before it all settles into place.

Looks like Mike has it working OK now.

[_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha]

Thanks, Arizona. blushing.

Anyways, you have to think on your feet in this helpdesk position and no two computers are alike. It always scares me even though I have to re-install and migrate often.
Best to plan a migration in advance and keep a cool head. With Steam you cannot really loose what you paid for.

Let's wait and see how Durdan fares, we cannot afford to loose his priceless treasure of repaints and hacks because of some quick ill advice or flash of incompetence.

[arizonachris]

Making videos? You have a Central and Georgia repaint just waiting for you to do, Mike.