Installing Programs to D drive instead of C

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Does anyone know how to install a new software program to
the D drive? My newly installed XP doesn't seem to have
any way to change the install defalt.
 
Tim E said:
Does anyone know how to install a new software program to
the D drive? My newly installed XP doesn't seem to have
any way to change the install defalt.
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The installation default is not used by all installers, some simply
assume that this is C:\PROGRAM FILES. Therefore I would not change the
setting but simply use the "Custom" setup mode when installing new
applications. You can specify a different path here.
 
Most programs offer a "brows" option when the screen comes up and shows the
default path. Depending on the program, it may say something else. Some
offer no option.

LOL, JAX
 
Greetings --

This would be a function of each individual application's
installation routine, rather than the OS. In most cases, you simply
have to select a "Custom" installation and then identify, as one of
the many options available, the target drive and folder. Only poorly
written applications do not allow this flexibility.

Bruce Chambers

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Hi Bruce,

The software that came bundled with a new Epson "all in one" printer, I
bought, is an example of those that don't offer any option as to where to
install. The software seems to function correctly but, it is a real space
hog. To save on maintenance time for my OS partition, I wound up using an
application mover to move it to another partition. Very frustrating!

Cheers, JAX
 
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