Windows 10: How To Change Program Files Location In Windows 10

Discus and support How To Change Program Files Location In Windows 10 in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; IF you do that, you will NOT be able to upgrade your Windows to the next major build or do an in-place upgrade repair install. You will get a puzzling... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by SRIGGA, Aug 21, 2015.

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  1. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member

    How To Change Program Files Location In Windows 10


    IF you do that, you will NOT be able to upgrade your Windows to the next major build or do an in-place upgrade repair install. You will get a puzzling message if you try to do so.
     
    dalchina, Oct 17, 2017
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  2. TIT4TAT
    tit4tat Win User

    ~ May I delete all the files from C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86) directories after I follow your instructions and change the registry? ~
     
    tit4tat, Oct 17, 2017
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  3. LMILLER7
    LMiller7 Win User
    As dalchina mentioned, Microsoft does not support or recommend using the registry setting to move the Program files folder. It is provided for exceptional situations and is not suitable for general use. Many such options are provided. There are known issues with moving the program files folder.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/...-program-files

    I would consider moving the program files folder (using any method) as very risky. You may get into a situation where the only solution is to reinstall the OS. It is best to accommodate the folder in it's normal location.
     
    LMiller7, Oct 17, 2017
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  4. JOSHUA7985
    Joshua7985 Win User

    How To Change Program Files Location In Windows 10

    I'm just wondering if you have ran into any issues since you fixed your problem. I'm running into the exact issue. Yeah, I could manually type in D:/ in the file location when a program starts downloading, but I'm like you in that I want it to do that automatically.
     
    Joshua7985, Apr 4, 2018
    #34
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