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idm toolbar shows no buttons and categories not working
My idm is not behaving properly. Toolbar in it shows no buttons and even if I reset it, it get empty again after I restart idm. Also categories are not working and files are showing in all categories ...
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Add/Remove programs interface not accurate?
I installed dBpoweramp long time ago but it's only now that I noticed it's using 16GB of space (or as the Win7 Add/Remove programs interface says so).
I checked the installation folder of dBpoweramp ...
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Can I have a view that merges my Program Files (x86) and Program Files?
Sometimes I need to browse to find an installed application, but I often forgot whether they are installed in "Program Files (x86)" or "Program Files". Is there a trick where I can see the merged view ...
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Cannot find the program file directory for Civilization IV
I did a thorough search of Program Files, Program Files (x86), and AppData, and couldn't find the program file directory for Civilization IV.
Here's where it gets weird. All of the shortcuts to the ...
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Merged program files and program files (86) in windows 7
My windows 7 Program Files and Program (x86) files were merged. My computer is still working but not properly. I've tried System restore from and earlier time but it has not improved.
Is there ...
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Command Prompt Unable to go to particular folder
Actually I want to go to folder Microsoft Office in Program Files through my command prompt.
But When I go to the Program Files, cmd prompt shows me only two choices viz.
"Windows Alerter"
and
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Can't remove a program after deleting its files without running uninstaller
Instead of using a built in installer of a program, I went and deleted the program files of that program (used the recycle bin); it was removed from the control panel after I checked to uninstall ...
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Best practice for installing small programs without installers on Windows?
On the Windows platform, most large applications come with their own installer which sets up folders under C:\Program Files, possibly some other places, and perhaps adding some registry keys, etc.
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How to determine where programs are currently installed Windows 7
I have a computer running windows 7, with 4 HDDs of various sizes. I've been pursuing a steady upgrade path, where each HDD is large enough to store a previous two. My issue is, I want to know if one ...
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Error removing Microsoft.Net Framework 4
I am having issues removing Microsoft.Net. I recently upgraded to Windows 8 Pro from Windows 7 and by doing so a few of my files have been changed and/or needed upgrading. I currently have ...
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How to make Windows 7 use a different name for the Program Files folder?
How can I properly rename the Program Files folder in Windows 7? That is, not simply rename the directory and create symlinks, but make Windows itself see the location of installed programs as ...
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 alternative Programs directory
I have a PC with multiple hard drives. One is for the Windows installation (C:), one which I would like to use to install ALL programs (D:), and the rest for data (E:, F:, G:, ...). I want to move the ...
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Can I install all my applications on D drive?
I want to install my applications not on C but on D drive.
Reason - after reinstalling Windows, I don't want to reinstall all the applications again.
But, I'm not sure is there any issue about this ...
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Install Windows 8 on SSD and Program & Users on HDD
I have been dealing with a few problems while installing Windows 8 on my computer. On my old configuration, I had Windows 7 installed on my 60 GB SSD, and my programs and user data on my 1TB HDD, ...
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On Windows 7, how to check that applications are in the correct Program Files directory? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to check if a binary is 32 or 64 bit on Windows?
In Windows 7, applications should be installed to "Program Files" or "Program Files (x86)" depending on whether they ...
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Incomplete install location
So, there's a major beef that I have with windows and their stupid updates. I know they're helpful and all, but every time I restart my computer after installing an update there's 5 more waiting....
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Windows 7 installation on SSD - space issue
I have just bought my new Lenovo Ideapad Y580 which has a 32 GB SSD (drive C:) and a 750 GB Hard disk (drive D:). Windows 7 came installed on the SSD (drive C:) of course. I started making ...
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Why does 64-bit Windows need a separate “Program Files (x86)” folder?
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 necessary?
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What are the disadvantages of removing the application directories instead of using uninstallers?
Uninstalling a lot of stuff at the same time takes too long. If I just remove the directory, it will probably leave some registry records and what else?
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How do I rename my old Program Files folder?
I installed a new SSD as my boot drive (C:), installed a fresh version of Windows 7 64-bit, and kept my existing SATA drive in the system (D:).
I want to keep using my D: drive for file storage (no ...
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is it possible to install matlab on an external hdd and use it with any computer?
I'm looking for a portable solution to using matlab on any computer.I tried to install matlab on the hdd and found that it wouldn't work on other computers. What can I do to make it work? Is it even ...
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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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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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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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Moving Program Files from C:/ to D:/
My question
Is there a program for Windows 7 which can completely move C:/Program Files to D:/Program Files without losing all the registry connections, so ending up with a working D:/Program Files?
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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 ...
