✈️ Launch Manager 2024

Smartly manage your external apps for Microsoft Flight Simulator

📦 Description

Launch Manager 2024 is a fully portable (no-install) application that automates the startup, control, and shutdown of all external utilities and companion programs you use with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Whether it’s SPAD.neXt, FSUIPC, Navigraph Simlink, or your own custom tools — Launch Manager 2024 handles them all automatically, safely, and in perfect order.

 
⚙️ Main Features

✅ Automatically launch multiple apps with individual startup delays
✅ Choose between starting apps via MSFS or directly from Launch Manager
✅ Auto-minimize or close apps when the simulator shuts down
✅ Drag & Drop support for quickly adding .exe or .lnk files
✅ Manual app reordering via drag & drop in the grid
✅ Multi–profile management (e.g., “VFR”, “IFR”, “Testing”)
✅ Automatic profile backups and one-click restore
✅ Quick access to all folders (AppData, Backup, Profiles, Config.xml)
✅ Detailed logging to track launch and shutdown events

🖥️ System Requirements

✅Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
✅.NET Framework 4.8 (or later) installed
✅Write permissions for the %AppData% directory (C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Launch Manager 2024\)
✅The program should not be placed inside protected system folders (e.g. Program Files), otherwise configuration files may not save correctly
✅For full “auto-start” functionality, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 must be properly installed
✅For best compatibility, install MSFS and related add-ons in standard local directories (not on restricted or network drives)

🧩 Installation

No installation required.

1️⃣ Copy the program folder containing LaunchManager.exe anywhere you like — for example:
C:\Tools\Launch Manager 2024

2️⃣ Avoid protected system folders (like Program Files) to ensure proper saving of configuration files.

3️⃣ On first launch, Launch Manager will automatically create all necessary folders and files in:
%AppData%\Launch Manager 2024\

⚠️After every update, it's recommended to delete the files LM.exe and LM_runner.log located in "%AppData%\Launch Manager 2024\" before launching "Launch Manager 2024" again.⚠️

 
🚀 How to Use

1️⃣ Create one or more profiles (for different flight configurations)
2️⃣ Add your preferred apps and tools
3️⃣ Set launch delays, arguments, close behaviors and apply profile
4️⃣ Click “Launch App” to start manually — or let Launch Manager handle everything automatically when MSFS starts.

 
🧠 Credits

Launch Manager 2024 is a modern reinterpretation and improvement of the original Launch Manager by Kobayashi82.

Kobayashi82’s work inspired the logic and philosophy behind this version — automating and simplifying the management of external utilities linked to MSFS.

Launch Manager 2024 introduces:
• Improved stability and full MSFS 2024 compatibility
• Intelligent instance control
• Modern, responsive interface
• Advanced features like drag & drop, manual sorting, automatic backups, and detailed logging

⚠️ Disclaimer
Launch Manager 2024 is a free, non-commercial tool for personal use only.
It is not affiliated with, endorsed, or supported by Microsoft, Asobo Studio, or any third-party software mentioned in this documentation.

The developer assumes no liability for data loss, system issues, or software malfunctions resulting from the use or misuse of this application.
All configurations and modifications made using Launch Manager 2024 are the sole responsibility of the user.

This software is provided “as is”, without any warranties — express or implied — including but not limited to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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