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July 13, 2020 10:02:25 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Seems this still is not organized. Why is there no central location for installed items from Wincustomize that we use for our desktop programs? They seem to be all over the place depending on which program/app it pertains to. We need a way to set a DEFAULT location for these items that are installed. If there is one, I can't seem to find it. I need items stored on a different drive than my Windows drive. Seems ppl have been asking for this for years (I found posts about this dating back to 2007). What are the DEFAULT locations for each program when I install something I download from Wincustomize? How do I change that? HELP!!!!!!!!

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Reply #1 July 13, 2020 10:23:51 AM
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Hello,

I have forward your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

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Reply #2 July 13, 2020 10:38:29 AM
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Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having trouble.

The 'default location' for anything downloaded from WC in a browser is wherever you set your downloads to go...

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Reply #3 July 13, 2020 11:42:13 AM
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No, you are not understanding. Not asking for Download location. Asking where the file is placed AFTER INSTALLATION. For example, I download a new dream for DeskScapes. I then click to install it. Where does it go? The downloaded file can be deleted and the installed file(s) have to be somewhere because they still work. I want default locations for every program (like WindowBlinds, CursorFX, DeskScapes, etc.) and how these default locations can be relocated.

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Reply #4 July 13, 2020 11:51:00 AM
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Quoting Sunwheel9,
reply 3
program (like WindowBlinds, CursorFX, DeskScapes

\Users\Public\Documents\Stardock

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Reply #5 July 13, 2020 1:38:46 PM
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Only ones there are for CursorFX, Curtains, and IconPackager. No DeskScapes. No WindowBlinds. And I still need to know how to set the default folders. I do not want these on my C drive.

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Reply #6 July 13, 2020 3:01:00 PM
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Quoting Sunwheel9,
reply 5

Only ones there are for CursorFX, Curtains, and IconPackager. No DeskScapes. No WindowBlinds. And I still need to know how to set the default folders. I do not want these on my C drive.

You don't set them, they are static

With DeskScapes, however, you move them and point DS to look at other folders for them:

 

And DS 'Dreams' and WB skins are in the location I noted:

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Reply #7 July 13, 2020 3:14:44 PM
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Well, then I guess I should ask why on my machine I do not have all those folders since I have almost all of those programs installed (no Tiles). And is there no way to locate them elsewhere? C drive is fuller than I want it.

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Reply #8 July 13, 2020 3:24:42 PM
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If your drive has more on it than you like, there are tools available to you to help determine what (and where) large files exist.  SpaceMonger is such an app:

https://www.stardock.com/products/spacemonger/

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Reply #9 July 13, 2020 5:08:22 PM
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Not what I am asking. I want the Stardock stuff stored elsewhere. Most programs allow me to put stuff where I want it. I know how to find large files.

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Reply #10 July 14, 2020 8:37:52 AM
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Quoting Sunwheel9,
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. I want the Stardock stuff stored elsewhere

I will pass on your request.

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Reply #11 July 14, 2020 8:47:59 AM
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You could alter where your documents folder is stored itself in Windows.

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Reply #12 July 14, 2020 10:31:07 AM
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Yes, moved Documents folder. But most installations will not let me install elsewhere and the programs do not all follow the same protocols.

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