Hello Guys:
 
I downloaded X3 over the weekend.  Do I need to run X3e in addition?
 
Thank you!

Yes
FWIW, there is a "Check for Program Updates..." function in the Help menu.

Yes, I should think so. 

I'll confirm and also state that the "e" patch is cumulative... meaning it includes all the previous alphabetic patches up to "e".

I wonder why they do it this way. It seems it would make more sense to simply put the full version with the updated code on the download site. You end up wasting bandwidth.

Thanks guys, also special thanks SCOOK, you've saved me two times in three days.  I appreciate you!!

Thanks
You are welcome
 

I would also recommend it. Patch is solid.

Cactus Music
I wonder why they do it this way. It seems it would make more sense to simply put the full version with the updated code on the download site. You end up wasting bandwidth.

I guess at least with this way, if a version introduces a conflict, you can try a different an earlier update. 
 
When I started my X3 download 2 nights ago, it was pretty quick, but it slowed yesterday morning and took about 8 hours for one of the options. Just downloading X3e now, and it's predicting 4 1/2 hours. May have something to do with that last minute rush of sales I guess
 

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