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Old May 4th 10, 08:33 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
Gew[_3_]
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Default How to move "Program Files" to another drive/partition


Mr. Arnold;1682503 Wrote:
If it's not broke, then you don't fix it.

I think we both know that is not always the case. Eg. Windows XP was
most definitely not broken. It worked perfectly as landmark "Microsoft
standard OS", but _still_ the company started making modifications in
its behavior, thus the "new" Vista, hence the new W7. Not a perfect
symmetric comparison, but still, enthusiasts will always be aiming for
personal customizations et cetera.

Curious;1682544 Wrote:
I would be worried about all of the references to specific program files
by icons and other links and by all the services and or registry
entires that are installed on the computer that do not use
"%PROGRAMFILES%" when referencing a specific program file.

This is true. However, like I said, after making sure that the first
reboot is going well, you could very well make the final wrap by doing a
simple 'Replace all' action in the Registry. As for shortcuts losing
target, erhm, I'd say that's a collateral loss!


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