Change Default Folder Where Windows Installs Softwares
Posted By : Avinash on Oct 12th, 2008 in categories Tips,Tricks and Hacks, Tutorials
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Whenever you install a software in Windows, It gets installed in the Windows Program Files located in the default Windows Installation Drive, for Ex. C:/Program Files. You can change this to a folder of your choice with a simple Registry Hack, this works in both XP and Vista install programs into that.
- Click Start.
- Click Run…
- Type Regedit.
- Look for this key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentVersion
- In the rightside window look for ProgramFilesDir. Double click on it and change C:\Program Files to another folder or directory.
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Can this hack be used in running OS or only before installing OS
@Shankar : this hack can be implemented in running OS, all new installations will be stored in the new location.