I want all my software installed in the C:\ folders - Programs (x86) and Programs. Now and again an installer will wander into C:\Users and install MY software somewhere else.
Why does Microsoft insist on software being installed in other than the 2 program folders? I am the sole user and Administrator so I don't need separate User accounts/domains.
On a couple of occasions I have endeavoured to install where I want the software to reside and, presumably because of the Registry, the app either doesn't run or causes errors, e.g. file locations etc. I am tired of trying to find where my software has ended up.
This is my PC, not Microsoft's, and I would like complete control of it. Is there some hack or Registry entry where I can prevent installation in the bowels of C:\Users? I was using Windows at the time that Bill Gates was playing in his garage. WYSI not WYG.
Why does Microsoft insist on software being installed in other than the 2 program folders? I am the sole user and Administrator so I don't need separate User accounts/domains.
On a couple of occasions I have endeavoured to install where I want the software to reside and, presumably because of the Registry, the app either doesn't run or causes errors, e.g. file locations etc. I am tired of trying to find where my software has ended up.
This is my PC, not Microsoft's, and I would like complete control of it. Is there some hack or Registry entry where I can prevent installation in the bowels of C:\Users? I was using Windows at the time that Bill Gates was playing in his garage. WYSI not WYG.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 11 25H23.00 gigahertz Intel Core i7-970064Gb RAMIntel(R) UHD Graphics 630
- OS
- Windows 11 25H2
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell 7070 SFF
- CPU
- 3.00 gigahertz Intel Core i7-9700
- Motherboard
- Dell Inc. 0YNVJG A02
- Memory
- 64Gb RAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630
- Sound Card
- Intel(R) Display Audio, PRO X, Realtek(R) Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 2 x DELL SE2416H 24"
- Hard Drives
- 1 x 246Gb NVMe, 2 x 512Gb SSD
- Internet Speed
- Down: 75Mbps; Up 17Mbps
- Browser
- Vivaldi 8.2.4133.45
- Antivirus
- MalwareBytes, ZoneAlarm
- Other Info
- Networked with HP ProDesk 600 G6 Micro Tower
KVM installed
