# Installation

## Table of Contents

1. [Prerequisites](#Prerequisites)
2. [Installation of EuroScope](#Installation-of-EuroScope)
3. [Installation of Sector Data](#Installation-of-Sector-Data)

## Prerequisites

Before installing EuroScope, make sure to download and install the latest Microsoft C++ Redistributable packages. These can be downloaded from [here ↗](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe)

Additionally, download and install the modified EuroScope font from[ here ↗](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f70OtzAQ4LUV7_DdZRTdBDtgMDQ3CT6Y)

<span style="color: rgb(26, 71, 95); font-family: var(--font-heading, var(--font-body)); font-size: 2rem;">Installation of Euroscope</span>

The installation of EuroScope is straightforward. Simply follow the installer instructions. The only step requiring input is selecting the folder where you want the files installed.

Click "Next" to reach the location selection screen:

[![Installing EuroScope - Next.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/installing-euroscope-next.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/installing-euroscope-next.png)

<span id="bkmrk-select-the-folder-wh" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Select the folder where you would like EuroScope to be installed. The recommended location is the C: drive. </span>

[![Installing EuroScope - Cdrive.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/installing-euroscope-cdrive.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/installing-euroscope-cdrive.png)

Then click "Next" again to proceed to the final confirmation screen.

[![Installing EuroScope - Done.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/installing-euroscope-done.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/installing-euroscope-done.png)

And that's it, the installation is complete! Click "Close" to exit the installer.   
Your first instinct might be to launch EuroScope, but don't do that just yet.   
First, install your sector files as described below.

## Installation of Sector Data

Begin by opening File Explorer. You can do this easily by pressing *Windows + E*.  
Next, locate your AppData folder. The easiest way is to click the address bar, type "%appdata%", and press Enter; this will take you directly to the folder.

[![Updating Sectofiles - Appdata.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/3Xiupdating-sectofiles-appdata.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/3Xiupdating-sectofiles-appdata.png)

Locate your EuroScope folder. It should look roughly like this.

[![Installing Sectofiles - EuroScope.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/installing-sectofiles-euroscope.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/installing-sectofiles-euroscope.png)

Next, go to [files.aero-nav.com/SCA ↗](https://files.aero-nav.com/SCA). Log in using your VATSIM/Navigraph account, then download the ZIP file named "EKDK EKDK\_FIR-Full-Package".

Once downloaded, open the ZIP file. Inside, you should see a set of files and folders, including the EKDK folder.

[![Installing Sectofiles - ZIP.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/installing-sectofiles-zip.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/installing-sectofiles-zip.png)

Copy all contents of the ZIP file into your EuroScope installation directory. After doing so, your EuroScope folder should resemble the structure shown below.

[![Installing Sectofiles - Post installation.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/installing-sectofiles-post-installation.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/installing-sectofiles-post-installation.png)

You can now open EuroScope for the first time. Once it has loaded, you'll be greeted by the following window. If you're just starting out as an observer for your S2 training, select the "DK\_GND" file and click "Open".

[![Installing Sectofiles - First time.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/installing-sectofiles-first-time.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/installing-sectofiles-first-time.png)