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Windows 7 programs corruption
Some of the software like iTunes, real player, Google earth is missing from my computer. Desktop short cut remains same, but the actual program files content is either missing or not opening from the ...
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Changing default install path in Windows 7
I'm trying to change the default install path in Windows 7 Pro x64. I'm in the Registry Editor and in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Microsoft -> Windows -> Current Version folder. ...
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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 ...
