Windows 10: Can't change the default disk for saving new programs. Now I can't get into regedit.

Discus and support Can't change the default disk for saving new programs. Now I can't get into regedit. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I was attempting to change the default disc for saving all new programs from C to D (SSD to HDD), and after changing ProgramFilesDir and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Mullac02, Feb 26, 2019.

  1. MULLAC02
    Mullac02 Win User

    Can't change the default disk for saving new programs. Now I can't get into regedit.


    I was attempting to change the default disc for saving all new programs from C to D (SSD to HDD), and after changing ProgramFilesDir and ProgramFilesDir from C to D and having no luck (none of the installed programs could be found), and reverting, attempted to change ProgramW6432Dir, from C to D, but after finding that didn't work either, now can't get back into regedit to revert. Does anyone know of a fix to this?


    * Original title: re:

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    Mullac02, Feb 26, 2019
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  2. JERRY8A
    Jerry8A Win User

    Recent (Save Files) - Change Default Settings to OneDrive


    Hello -
    Thanks for the return. Before I undertake changing the Registry, I have a question.
    The steps in my Registry, for my version of Windows 10, were a bit different, but I think I eventually got to the right spot.
    The last step is to change the number of places you want to list in Recent Places. In my case, the default Max Display listed 50 as the number. So, if I were to change that number, how do I know the Save As page will be one of those places? Or, a similar question, will this registry change delete the tab Recent from my Save As page? This is what I would like to happen.
    When I received my computer in Nov. 2016, the Recent tab was not listed in the Save As page. Something caused it to be added over time. Which brings me to this second question. Would there be any benefit in deleting the changed registry listing and reverting back to the default listing? See attachment.
    Jerry
     
    Jerry8A, Feb 26, 2019
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  3. PUMA99DK|
    puma99dk| Win User
    Windows 10 don't save change for default programs

    Recently i been having alittle trouble getting my Windows 10 Pro to save how it opens my pictures on my computer, bcs i want to use Windows Photo Viewer instead of the new default photo application.

    I notice that i got some "asian language" in the default for my picture files, anyone knows how i can get rid of that and when i select all and click save it doesn't really save this setting.


    Can't change the default disk for saving new programs. Now I can't get into regedit. windows-10-set-program-associations-jpg.jpg


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    nuth major found other then some files i knew had some dirty in them.
     
    puma99dk|, Feb 26, 2019
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  4. JAAMULBERRY
    jaamulberry Win User

    Can't change the default disk for saving new programs. Now I can't get into regedit.

    Recent (Save Files) - Change Default Settings to OneDrive


    Have you tried the following? how to disable "recent places" in MS Word? - Super User
     
    jaamulberry, Feb 26, 2019
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