Why do we need the “Program Files” folder in Windows?
Sep 22, 2022 · Does an executable running from the Windows “Program Files” folder behave differently when executing a program from C:\\SomeFolder Maybe UAC/delegation/other …
Where is this "Applications" Directory in Windows located?
How do I open this Applications Directory in Windows? I use this folder to write AutoHotKey shortcuts which work on any one of my computers regardless of where an application has …
Where are programs usually installed for a particular user?
Sep 11, 2019 · More specifically, what directory, in Windows, was meant for installers to install their binaries/executables for a specific user? The directory the executable for an application …
windows - How to go to a program directory? - Super User
Apr 13, 2015 · I need to go to a program directory (e.g. git). where git | cd does not work, because it returns a file instead of folder. What is the correct way to achieve that?
Can I move installed programs to another location in Windows?
Dec 27, 2015 · I want to move the programs on a per program base to different locations. Some software installers don't let you choose where the program will be installed, which I find pretty …
64 bit - Why does 64-bit Windows need a separate "Program Files …
May 8, 2015 · I know that on a 64-bit version of Windows the "Program Files" folder is for 64-bit programs and the "Program Files (x86)" folder is for 32-bit programs, but why is this even …
What is the conventional install location for applications in Linux?
Jan 3, 2010 · Taking these together: /usr/bin is the primary directory of executable commands on the system. /usr/sbin is for any non-essential binaries used exclusively by the system …
Delete old windows / program files from second drive?
May 15, 2015 · 3 Simple rename Program Files to Windows.old and run disk clean to clear system files. Same trick work on any folder what you cannot remove.
Windows: Allow normal (non-elevated) programs to write to …
Jul 17, 2018 · How can I make Program Files and Program Files (x86) into normal directories (from a permissions perspective) that every application is able to write to, regardless of …
Where is installed software stored in Linux? - Super User
Aug 15, 2012 · 6 Under Windows, particularly older versions, it was common for programs to store configuration files and non-constant data in their C:\Program Files directory. This is …