XP: change default program install path

[Baileybbk]

Anyone know if it is possible to change the default path where programs try to get installed?
Is this in the install program?

Instead of each program trying to install to "C:\program files\......" I'd like them to default to "D:\program files\..."

I'm only keeping the operating system on C.

Thanks

 

[kursplat]

i believe the default install path is determined by the program that is being installed , so you have to use "custom installation" or some variant there of to put it where you want.
good luck

edit : a way to do it might be to install windows to D: drive then make a couple folders on your C: drive that looks like the default installation location (C:\program files).

 

[Powersupply]

Run regedit and go to...

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Microsoft -> Windows -> Current Version -> ProgramFilesDir

...and change the string value to the folder of choice.

This will work for most programs but some will still want to install somewhere else since they don't check with Windows.

/ PowerSupply

 

[Baileybbk]

Thanks!!! I couldn't find that one anywhere!

 

[kursplat]

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Microsoft -> Windows -> Current Version -> ProgramFilesDir

cool....