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DaveWhite
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posted 11/17/2014 11:39:30 PM
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The new "auto update" for v.3.2.0 is welcome, but (on a PC) it forces installation to Drive C: which is a pain as I have my previous installations on another drive.
Do I now have to migrate SD to C: or is there an option somewhere to install to the existing folder or a drive of choice?
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Tim Dawson
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posted 11/18/2014 7:06:44 PM
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Is anything stopping you from simply moving the files across?
I understand that a few people want a non-default installation folder but most don't.
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posted 11/18/2014 8:22:49 PM
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Tim Dawson (11/18/2014)
Is anything stopping you from simply moving the files across?
I understand that a few people want a non-default installation folder but most don't.
Most programs use the Windows registry to store paths and other stuff. Moving any of the files breaks the program. It is a big no-no to simply move a programs files to another location and still expect it to work. Recently, some programs are distributed as specifically portable versions, meaning you can run them from any location (e.g., a USB stick). But that is a rare occasion.
I agree, most people are simply not computer literate enough or don't care. They don't see the benefit of keeping system files, program files and data files on different drives (or at least different partitions of the same physical drive). But why would the minority, who care and try to keep their computer organized have to pay for this?
And in this case it sooooo easy to make both factions happy.
-- Chris.
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DaveWhite
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posted 11/18/2014 8:23:08 PM
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Tim Dawson (11/18/2014)
Is anything stopping you from simply moving the files across?
Every update? Surely not!
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SD v3.2.0 auto update to different drive
DaveWhite
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11/17/2014 11:39:30 PM
SkyDemon's program files always get installed to your Program Files...
Tim Dawson
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11/18/2014 11:12:55 AM
Thanks Tim, but that's not quite the issue. I do have SD installed...
DaveWhite
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11/18/2014 2:57:07 PM
I don't understand. From what you're describing, it sounds exactly...
Tim Dawson
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11/18/2014 3:17:19 PM
I second the opinion of the original poster. I want to be in control...
ckurz7000
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11/18/2014 4:02:55 PM
I can see your point, but we're not talking about a 4GB installation...
stevelup
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11/18/2014 4:43:36 PM
[quote][b]stevelup (11/18/2014)[/b][hr]I can see your point, but we're...
ckurz7000
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11/18/2014 8:17:18 PM
Is anything stopping you from simply moving the files across? I...
Tim Dawson
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11/18/2014 7:06:44 PM
[quote][b]Tim Dawson (11/18/2014)[/b][hr]Is anything stopping you from...
ckurz7000
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11/18/2014 8:22:49 PM
[quote][b]Tim Dawson (11/18/2014)[/b][hr]Is anything stopping you from...
DaveWhite
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11/18/2014 8:23:08 PM
I'm another one affected by this. My...
Awful Charlie
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11/18/2014 9:39:30 PM
[quote][b]Tim Dawson[/b][hr] Are you aware that Windows offers a...
Awful Charlie
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11/19/2014 9:48:58 PM
Are you aware that Windows offers a supported way to move your Program...
Tim Dawson
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11/19/2014 3:04:35 PM
Good to know that SD is portable. However, is it really too much to...
ckurz7000
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11/19/2014 3:22:34 PM
It didn't make it easy for people to automatically upgrade. And yes,...
Tim Dawson
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11/19/2014 4:06:19 PM
In that case, stand by for the calls from people who are still...
DaveWhite
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11/19/2014 4:19:40 PM
Uninstalling the old version will remove the old shortcut(s). I have...
Tim Dawson
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11/19/2014 5:06:43 PM
The way install (and uninstall) paths are usually handled is that your...
ckurz7000
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11/19/2014 8:14:27 PM
Chris, as I explained previously, the reason we've changed installer...
Tim Dawson
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11/20/2014 9:50:16 AM
Tim, I understand the problem you are trying to solve. Why not have...
ckurz7000
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11/20/2014 11:18:32 AM
That's exactly what it will do. It just doesn't prompt to change the...
Tim Dawson
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11/20/2014 12:15:29 PM
[quote][b]Tim Dawson (11/20/2014)[/b][hr]That's exactly what it will...
ckurz7000
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11/20/2014 12:33:52 PM
[quote][b]ckurz7000 (11/20/2014)[/b][hr]Ah, so the updates will stay...
DaveWhite
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11/20/2014 12:56:27 PM
There hasn't been an update to SkyDemon since we changed installer...
Tim Dawson
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11/20/2014 3:22:08 PM
Come on Tim, I'm trying to help with clarifications - why so prickly?...
DaveWhite
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11/20/2014 4:37:36 PM
I guess I am still not clear what the new installer does or does not...
ckurz7000
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11/21/2014 8:17:39 AM
[quote][b]ckurz7000 (11/21/2014)[/b][hr] I think that a proper...
Sky Painter
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11/21/2014 10:27:51 AM
[quote]The Windows convention is to offer installation to a default...
ckurz7000
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11/21/2014 3:58:19 PM
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