Windows Essentials Installation Path

Discussion in 'Application Software' started by x86, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. x86

    x86 MDL Addicted

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    #1 x86, Nov 5, 2012
    I take it there is no way of changing the installation path, right? :(

    Wish I could avoid installing this cr@p, but I need to install the messenger (16.4.3505.912). It would be a slight comfort to at least be able to chose where I want to install it ... hate it when apps trying to be 'user friendly' and not giving us the option of choice!
     
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  2. burfadel

    burfadel MDL EXE>MSP/CAB

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    #2 burfadel, Nov 7, 2012
    Live Messenger is being scrapped in a couple of months anyway, you will have to use the new Microsoft Skype instead. The only worry is how Microsoft will recoup the $8.5 billion they paid for it...
     
  3. Viggen66

    Viggen66 MDL Senior Member

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    #3 Viggen66, Nov 7, 2012
    Yes is not worthwhile installing Essentials, except for the other apps
     
  4. k2kn

    k2kn MDL Novice

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    #4 k2kn, Nov 15, 2012
    erm... run the regular installer instead of the all in one essentials installer?

    i'm currently on a modified older version of msn where you have to edit the exe to raise its version number so it's allowed to sign in

    EDIT: or make an ntfs junction, but what's so important about changing the location if it's not portable or large?