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Change Program and Common Files Directory (All Windows)
This tweak allows you to change the directory used as the default location for software applications and shared files.
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Open your registry and find the key below.
Change the value of "ProgramFilesDir" and "CommonFilesDir" to the desired Program Files and Common Files directories.
Restart Windows for the change to take effect.
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|  | (Default) | REG_SZ | (value not set) | |
| | CommonFilesDir | REG_SZ | C:\Program Files\Common Files | |
| | ProgramFilesDir | REG_SZ | C:\Program Files | |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion |  |
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Value Name: CommonFilesDir, ProgramFilesDir
Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value)
Value Data: Directory Name
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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.
Last modified: July 29, 2002
