bongripper420
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How would you go about changing the default install directory. I just freshly installed vista x64 and was wondering how to change the default install directory from Program Files (x86) to just Program Files. Anyone know??
How Do You Change The Default Install Directory?
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Hi bongripper420
I would advise against trying to change these system folders they are there for a reason
Program Files is for native 64 Bit applications
Program Files(X86) is for 32 Bit applications running in emulation mode
Hope this helps
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bongripper420
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oh ****
so when a program trys it install to the x86 it means its 32 bit? and if it goes to just program files its 64?
so when a program trys it install to the x86 it means its 32 bit? and if it goes to just program files its 64?
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yes that's it exactly. in a perfect world all programs would have a fully 64bit version but until then this is vista's way of handling the issue
My Computers
System One System Two
-
- Operating System
- Windows 10 Pro x64 Latest Release Preview
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer G276HL 27", (DVi) + Samsung 39" HDTV (HDMI)
- Screen Resolution
- 2 x 1920x1080 @50Hz
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Real World Computers (Custom by Me)
- CPU
- AMD FX8350 Vishera 8 Core @4GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus M5A78L-M USB3
- Memory
- 32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
- Graphics card(s)
- Asus nVidia GTX750TI-OC-2GD5 (2GB DDR5)
- Sound Card
- ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung 32" TV
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- Internal
Crucial CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SSD,
Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB,
External (USB3)
Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB
2.5/3.5 Hot Swap Cradle, USB3 + eSata (client HDDs)
NAS 4TB
- PSU
- Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
- Case
- AeroCool X-Warrior Red Devil Tower
- Cooling
- Hyper103 CPU, Rear 120mm, Front 2x120mm, Side 2x120mm
- Internet Speed
- 68 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
- Other Info
- Six Sensor Auto / Manual Digital cooling (Fan) control with Touch control Panel
bongripper420
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Clintonio
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Alternatively:
Changing the location of your Program Files Directory
If you care to edit the registry anyway.
Changing the location of your Program Files Directory
If you care to edit the registry anyway.
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System One
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- CPU
- AMD 6000+ (3.0Ghz Dual)
- Motherboard
- ASUS KN9 SLI
- Memory
- 2*1GB PC8300 1066Mhz OCUK Value RAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- 2* Nvidia GeForce 9600GT
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 20.1" hp
- Screen Resolution
- 1680*1050
- Hard Drives
- 1* Samsung F1 - 750GB (Vista)
2* Samsung T1 - 500GB (RAID1)
1* Hitachi Deskstar - 250GB (Ubuntu)
- PSU
- 700W X-Power
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- Thermaltake Armour
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- Non-Stock Heatsink
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- Microsoft Ergonomic 4000
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- Razor Copperhead (Blue)
- Internet Speed
- 2Mb/s (Landline). 1Mb/s (Mobile)
Hi Clintonio,
that link is for XP
I would not advise anyone to alter that setting in Vista x64 for the reasons stated in my original post.
The actual locations of the system folders may be changed by the use of "Junction Points" but that in itself is a fairly complex matter when dealing with system folders.
that link is for XP
I would not advise anyone to alter that setting in Vista x64 for the reasons stated in my original post.
The actual locations of the system folders may be changed by the use of "Junction Points" but that in itself is a fairly complex matter when dealing with system folders.
My Computers
System One System Two
-
- Operating System
- Windows 10 Pro x64 Latest Release Preview
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer G276HL 27", (DVi) + Samsung 39" HDTV (HDMI)
- Screen Resolution
- 2 x 1920x1080 @50Hz
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Real World Computers (Custom by Me)
- CPU
- AMD FX8350 Vishera 8 Core @4GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus M5A78L-M USB3
- Memory
- 32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
- Graphics card(s)
- Asus nVidia GTX750TI-OC-2GD5 (2GB DDR5)
- Sound Card
- ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung 32" TV
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- Internal
Crucial CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SSD,
Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB,
External (USB3)
Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB
2.5/3.5 Hot Swap Cradle, USB3 + eSata (client HDDs)
NAS 4TB
- PSU
- Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
- Case
- AeroCool X-Warrior Red Devil Tower
- Cooling
- Hyper103 CPU, Rear 120mm, Front 2x120mm, Side 2x120mm
- Internet Speed
- 68 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
- Other Info
- Six Sensor Auto / Manual Digital cooling (Fan) control with Touch control Panel
Clintonio
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Hi Clintonio,
that link is for XP
Visit that location in the registry. You'll see that it contains related items.
Oh yes, and this;
Changing the Program Files directory in XP and Vista « Chris’s Tech Blog
I've not tested it myself, but I just applied it to my machine anyway.
As for not recommending it, that's fine for most people. But I enjoy messing with Vista. My system I am posting from doesn't even use default user profile locations. I just dislike the default structure of Vista.
My Computer
System One
-
- CPU
- AMD 6000+ (3.0Ghz Dual)
- Motherboard
- ASUS KN9 SLI
- Memory
- 2*1GB PC8300 1066Mhz OCUK Value RAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- 2* Nvidia GeForce 9600GT
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 20.1" hp
- Screen Resolution
- 1680*1050
- Hard Drives
- 1* Samsung F1 - 750GB (Vista)
2* Samsung T1 - 500GB (RAID1)
1* Hitachi Deskstar - 250GB (Ubuntu)
- PSU
- 700W X-Power
- Case
- Thermaltake Armour
- Cooling
- Non-Stock Heatsink
- Keyboard
- Microsoft Ergonomic 4000
- Mouse
- Razor Copperhead (Blue)
- Internet Speed
- 2Mb/s (Landline). 1Mb/s (Mobile)