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Why can't I edit a “Program Files” file on Windows 7?
I'm having trouble editing this file on Windows 7:
C:\Program Files (x86)\CMake 2.8.7\share\cmake-2.8\Modules\FindJNI.cmake
If I edit it in Cygwin (vi) or TextPad, those two programs see the ...
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Where can be found wmpiexec.exe with out installing all MPICH?
I want to use wmpiexec
for ease of creating start commands for starting my MPI app ( but not one based on MPICH package but MS MPI one (sdk + sp ) ). So where can I get wmpiexec with out ...
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best way to set up windows 7 partitions for easiest system recovery from image [closed]
In the near future, I am going to build a new pc and install Windows 7 64-bit. My first time doing both.
I'd like to put the O/S and all third-party software and software metadata on partition X, ...
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How to copy all programs from one Windows PC to another?
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I have computer A with Windows 7 with all the programs, I need to copy program X, Y and Z (with all the settings) to computer B (with Windows 7 installed). How can I do this?
So far, I ...
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Program files issue
I have win7 installed in C: drive. I want to install new programs to D: drive and I just want to change c:\program files folder to d:\program files but when I change it manually during installation it ...
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Problem with running different programs the Start - Run menu
When I try to run Chrome via Start → Run → "chrome", I succeed.
However, I fail when I'm trying to run the Beyond Compare program via Start → Run → "bcompare", as I saw the ...
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What could cause Program Files and Windows folders to become writable by a normal user on Windows 7?
What could cause the \Program Files and \Windows folders' security permissions to change so that a normal user on Windows 7 now has write access?
Virus/malware would be the obvious answer, but I am ...
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Why does Chrome install itself under user directory instead of Program files?
On Windows 7 (x64), Chrome is installed in:
C:\Users\userid\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\
Is that better that Program Files? Is it a general best practice?
I suppose it's good (and ...
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Moving Program Files directories onto different hard drives (Windows 7)
I've recently purchased a new SSD, on which I've installed Windows 7 (64-bit).
I have already moved my 'Users' directory off the SSD, and onto a 1 TB HDD (which will be where the majority of my ...
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What to use to see the properties (size, framerate, number of samples, channels etc) of a .caf file?
I'm looking for a Mac OS X console or GUI program that can display the properties (size, framerate, number of samples, channels) of a .caf file.
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Transferring an installed program to another PC
I am wanting to transfer a large installed program, 16gb to another PC.
The reason I want to do this is because I only have access to a very sporadic and slow internet connection, and it would ...
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Program Files on both SSD and HDD?
I've just installed windows on a friends PC, which is using an SSD for Windows and core apps (Photoshop etc), and a standard HDD for less critical apps and data.
To do this, I installed windows on ...
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Changed Program Files path but programs still install on C:\ drive
I have recently upgraded to an SSD drive (Intel 80GB) and I have a 500GB drive to which I have most of my data and programs installed.
I have changed the following registry entries and rebooted ...
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My program file folder got whacky [closed]
So see, It said that I was running out of disk space so I went local disk properties and i had like 900 mb free space??? So i was like wtf because i knew that was impossible. I went program files ...
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How to write the path of a 32 bit executable in the Windows' Program Files folder regardless of the Windows version?
I want to write something like
%ProgramFiles(x86)%\someprogram\someprogram.exe
That would work in both Windows 32 and 64-bit versions
But:
%ProgramFiles% points to the 32 bit program files ...
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How do I transfer programs from my old computer to my new Windows 7 computer?
I know about the Easy Transfer tool included in Windows 7 that will transfer all my files but I want to transfer my programs. Also, I don't want to buy any gimmicky program if I don't have to.
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“C:\Program Files” on Windows Vista+ (x64)
Exactly what is the difference between:
C:\Program Files
C:\Program Files (x86)
C:\ProgramData
I have two questions:
Why are they different?
How do I decide which one to look in for any ...
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how to install software in a different location?
When I am installing software, I usually like to choose where it installs to, other than C:/Program Files...However, from time to time, I come across software that does not let you choose the install ...
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Merging “Program Files” and “Program Files (x86)” folders in Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 7 64-bit version installs 32-bit programs to Program Files (x86) folder, and 64-bit programs to Program Files folder. Of course, Microsoft must have a reason for doing that, but as a user I ...
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Is there a way to move c:\program files elsewhere?
I've created a fairly large RAM disk and was wondering whether it is possible to move C:\Program Files directory there?
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Dual Boot XP, 7 w/o reformatting, etc.?
I have the following configuration for a Windows XP installation and am interested in installing Windows 7 as a dual boot in a way that would be as non-disruptive as possible to my XP installation.
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What is the conventional install location for applications in Linux?
I'm currently installing NetBeans, and the default install directory is /home/thomasowens/netbeans-6.8. I'm not a fan of that location, so I'm looking at /etc, /bin, /usr/bin, and /sbin. Does Linux ...
