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Change Default File Partition For Installing 32-Bit Files on Windows 7

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icu222much

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I am trying to to install software on another partition (change from C: to E🙂. I changed the values in the Registry Keys ProgramFilesDir and ProgramFilesDir (x86). This seems to work when installing 64-bit software, however, this does not work for 32-bit software.

For example, I was installing Adobe CS6 which contains both 64-bit and 32-bit software. The installation wizard selected the proper partition to install the 64-bit portion of the software E:/Program Files/Adobe but installed the 32-bit portion of the software in C:/Program Files (x86)/Adobe.

Am I missing something from the tutorial? I am trying to keep my software separate from my main partition.

Also should I be modifying my CommonFilesDir, CommonFilesDir (x86), CommonW6432Dir, ProgramsW6432Dir values to reflect K: instead of C:?
 
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The 32 bit keys are in the 32 bit section of the registry. You probably changed the section where the 64 bit apps read where the 32 bit programs are installed.
 
Oh, I see. Where would I find this 32-bit section of the registry? Also, should I be modifying the other keys such as CommonFilesDir, CommonFilesDir (x86), CommonW6432Dir, ProgramsW6432Dir values to reflect K: instead of C:?
 
Should I be modifying my CommonFilesDir, CommonFilesDir (x86), CommonW6432Dir, ProgramsW6432Dir values to reflect K: instead of C:?
 
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