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SD v3.2.0 auto update to different drive


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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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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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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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Tim Dawson (11/18/2014)
Is anything stopping you from simply moving the files across?


Every update?  Surely not!


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DaveWhite - 11/17/2014 11:39:30 PM
Tim Dawson - 11/18/2014 11:12:55 AM
DaveWhite - 11/18/2014 2:57:07 PM
Tim Dawson - 11/18/2014 3:17:19 PM
ckurz7000 - 11/18/2014 4:02:55 PM
stevelup - 11/18/2014 4:43:36 PM
ckurz7000 - 11/18/2014 8:17:18 PM
Tim Dawson - 11/18/2014 7:06:44 PM
ckurz7000 - 11/18/2014 8:22:49 PM
DaveWhite - 11/18/2014 8:23:08 PM
Awful Charlie - 11/18/2014 9:39:30 PM
Awful Charlie - 11/19/2014 9:48:58 PM
Tim Dawson - 11/19/2014 3:04:35 PM
ckurz7000 - 11/19/2014 3:22:34 PM
Tim Dawson - 11/19/2014 4:06:19 PM
DaveWhite - 11/19/2014 4:19:40 PM
Tim Dawson - 11/19/2014 5:06:43 PM
ckurz7000 - 11/19/2014 8:14:27 PM
Tim Dawson - 11/20/2014 9:50:16 AM
ckurz7000 - 11/20/2014 11:18:32 AM
Tim Dawson - 11/20/2014 12:15:29 PM
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Tim Dawson - 11/20/2014 3:22:08 PM
DaveWhite - 11/20/2014 4:37:36 PM
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