Though still a 32-bit application, the Steam Edition addresses Out-Of-Memory (OOM) errors better than the old boxed version. The Mechanics of a FitGirl Repack
FitGirl repacks — implications:
Repackers take the completely installed file directory of a game, remove redundant language files or optional assets (often making them separate, optional downloads), and use heavy compression algorithms (such as LZMA, Zstd, or proprietary configurations) to shrink the installer. For FSX: Steam Edition—which takes up roughly 30GB of storage space when fully installed with all assets—a repack can reduce the initial download size significantly. Structural Risks of Repacked Software Though still a 32-bit application, the Steam Edition