Windows 10: Removing a c:/users install for all users and replace with a c:/program files install

Discus and support Removing a c:/users install for all users and replace with a c:/program files install in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; This was really hard to search for existing answers, so apologies if it was already askedI have an application that was previously installed into the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Nicholas Spillett, Aug 15, 2024.

  1. NICHOLAS SPILLETT
    Nicholas Spillett Win User

    Removing a c:/users install for all users and replace with a c:/program files install


    This was really hard to search for existing answers, so apologies if it was already askedI have an application that was previously installed into the user's home directory for each user, meaning 10 users would have 10 separate installations.While this is still supported we are moving many clients to a centralised program files based installation that means a single install is shared between all users, but replacing the old with the new would require we access each user account and uninstall the application short of using group policy to push an uninstaller somehow for a program that was not i

    :)
     
    Nicholas Spillett, Aug 15, 2024
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  2. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Removing a c:/users install for all users and replace with a c:/program files install ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Aug 15, 2024
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  3. DEVING
    deving Win User
    User.000 issue after updating to 1909

    I'm one of the many people suffering from issues with user profiles after applying Update 1909 to Windows 10. I've read all the threads I can find on the topic here and have followed the suggestions, all to no avail. Any other thoughts are appreciated.

    After applying Update 1909, the ProfileImagePath was changed to c:\users\User.000
    One file that was always in use and couldn't be removed was left in c:\users\User (can't recall or find the exact file now), so I could never rename or remove the c:\user\User directory.

    I followed the multiple suggestions from Brink and others:
    • Rebooted at least 6 times
    • Enabled hidden Administrator
    • Booted into Safe Mode
    • Changed ProfileImagePath
    • Tried to rename c:\users\User but couldn't because a file was still in use
    • Copied all data from c:\users\User.000 into c:\users\User
    • Rebooted and had temporary profile
    • Followed steps in Brink tutorial to change ImageProfilePath; rebooted with no change
    • Restored using Restore Point from before Update 1909 - returned to single profile state (User.000)
    • Removed each update that was installed individually and rebooted after each update removal - profile state never changed
    • After all updates were removed, repeated the steps above with hidden Administrator, changing profile, etc. - same issue with file in use in c:\users\User
    • Followed all steps above with hidden Administrator but without copying files from User.000 to User - same results

    Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
     
    deving, Aug 15, 2024
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  4. GS99
    gs99 Win User

    Removing a c:/users install for all users and replace with a c:/program files install

    User folders in root C: drive

    In my new Windows 10, these folders were generated:

    • Intel
    • PerfLogs
    • Program Files
    • Program Files (x86)
    • Users
    • Windows
    Is there a policy of users generating new folders in this root C: drive?

    On my old W7 PC I had several folders in C:, providing a shorter path for applications.

    E.g. Is there an advantage when new Windows software is installed?
     
    gs99, Aug 15, 2024
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