Windows 10: How can I change the installation folder for software?

Discus and support How can I change the installation folder for software? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am getting really ticked off. For years new software downloads gave you the ability to select the installation folder for the new program or create a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by BSM#48, Mar 24, 2025.

  1. BSM#48 Win User

    How can I change the installation folder for software?


    I am getting really ticked off. For years new software downloads gave you the ability to select the installation folder for the new program or create a new one. Now there is no choice in most and it gets installed somewhere under C:\Windows\Users.I am the sole user of my PC. I expect my software to be installed in C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files 86. But I have to go searching through C:\Users\Admin or Administrator followed by Local, LocalLow or Roaming to find it.What benefit is that to me?Is there a Reg entry that can change this or am I stuck with a retrograde "enhancement" for which

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    BSM#48, Mar 24, 2025
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  2. Sasqui Win User

    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Mar 24, 2025
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  3. psbecker Win User
    Change Folder Icon in Windows 10


    I just acquired a new laptop running Windows 10 and am trying to change the icons of the folders in the StartUp "Program" folder so that they would stand out a little better. I used my admin account and followed all the steps listed above, but when I clicked on "Apply", nothing happened. The same basic windows folder icon remained attached to the folder. I also tried to go into Properties and capitalize some of the folder names, but that didn't work either. Looks like something is protecting them, but I cannot figure out what it is much less how to get around this blockage, Any suggestions?
     
    psbecker, Mar 24, 2025
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  4. Depth Win User

    How can I change the installation folder for software?

    Install Diablo 3 on Linux

    Just install PlayOnLinux? Why did they make step 2 and 3 of this "tutorial"?

    Anyway, looking at the supported software list for PlayOnLinux, D3 is a step in the right direction. Lack of gaming is a factor for a lot of people when deciding on an OS, if more recent games get ported it may help migrate them to their preferred choice.
     
    Depth, Mar 24, 2025
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