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skrapptocs   07-12-2003 at 09:44:27 PM

Is there any way to change the default install path? Right now it is set to the program files folder of my windows partition. I want it to be set to a different partition. Thanks in advance for your help.

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kinetic_tw   07-13-2003 at 02:32:49 AM
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What are you trying to install?

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khha4113   07-13-2003 at 04:50:42 AM
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In my experience, the Program Files is better left as its default location or Windows can be messed up especially for Microsoft programs (Internet Explorer, Office,etc.). You can install other programs at your desired locations.

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xyz   07-13-2003 at 11:11:33 PM
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You can use <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/downloads/powertoys.asp" target="_new">Tweak UI</A> to change the location of system folders without bothering to edit the Registry manually. See the <A HREF="http://www.freewebs.com/mubashar/tweakui.htm" target="_new">Screen Shot</A> for how to do it.

Though Tweak UI has the setting for changing the location of system folders, it is best to leave them in their default location. Almost all the programs allow you to insall them wherever you want during their installation.
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Codesmith   07-14-2003 at 09:07:31 AM
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Just curious, why do you want to change this?

Are you planing on installing your programs on a separate drive/partion? (not a good idea).

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