Default Installation Problem

[Fanaticjam]

Hi there,

I'm just about to get a new rig with a SSD for ssd caching and for win7 and some other software.

Currently I'm using XP and I've had problems with software installations where the software ignores my pc's (Changed) default drive X) and tries to install in C regardless.

Does anyone know if this is an issue with win7? I don't want to end up not being able to install software on the ssd when there won't be space!

Thanks!

 

[Grenache]

That's probably a "feature" of the software you are trying to install. Well-behaved software should read the environment variables to detect the system volume correctly. I have Win 7 and one old app install itself where it demands, but all the others are ok.

If you have no C: volume, you can define another location as C:, using subst, creating a network share pointing to a folder on localhost or a reparse point.

 

[Deception]

Like above, some software will install itself to appdata on your user profile. Just make sure everytime you install a piece of software, to look for the custom button so you can change directory.

How big is your SSD?

 

[Fanaticjam]

Yeah, I do for most, but not all allow for a custom path annoyingly.

The SSD is only 64gb, going to split it for ssd caching and for windows install and a couple bits of software, want most for caching though.


Not sure what you mean Crenache about subst?