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How to install DVDP database files to a different folder?
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DVD Profiler Unlimited Registranttjenkins99
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By default, DVDP installs all the "user" files and database files into the My Documents folder. Is there a way to install to a different folder?
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Install? Not that I know of.

But you can change all the paths after installation. For the non-database files it's under Tools -> Options -> File Folders.

As for the database itself: It depends on in which state your database is. Does it already have entries? Do you have a backup and want to restore it on a new machine?

As you correctly said, per default it's in the My Documents\Databases\Default folder.

When DVDP is closed you could simply move that folder in Explorer. The re-open DVDP and it will create a new empty database. Then you can point to your moved database via File -> Open Database

Or you can easily create a duplicate of your database in a folder of your liking via File -> Open Database -> New Database -> Copy the current database.

If your DB is still empty, you can simply create a new one in a folder of your liking via File -> Open Database and then restore a backup via File -> Restore Database.
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Great answer by DJ but I would advise caution as it seems more modern versions of Windows often get 'upset' if you put things where they don't think they should go and I recall quite a few posts about access rights problems in relation to using non-standrad folders.

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Windows is only squamish about the C: drive, where you shouldn't put your data anyway. It doesn't really care if you put your data on D: or F: or G:
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I was reluctant to answer this post, because (no disrespect) the OP does not appear to have the technical skills to resolve issues that might result.

So, I just add my caution to the OP. Don't do it unless you have a very good reason - and my apologies if my intuition was wrong.
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I'm starting to run out of space on my C: drive so I think I might try and move my database to the D: drive. I have backup(s) so don't worry. 
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Maybe you should thnk about moving your entire My Documents folder to a different drive.

it's quite easy actually.

If you still run Windows XP:
Close all applications you're running (so that they don't have any files open)
Go to your desktop, right-click on the My Documents icon and select Properties.
Then select Move and choose the target folder.

Then the My Document folder is moved by Windows and it will automatically adapt all references to it.

If you run Windows Vista / 7 / 8:
Open an Explorer window and select your user in the left side tree (usually below "Desktop" and above "Computer").
Right-click on the right side on the My Documents folder and select Properties.
Go to the Location tab and select Move and choose the target folder.
You can do the same for your My Pictures, My Videos and even the Desktop folder.
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Maybe you should thnk about moving your entire My Documents folder to a different drive.


I always thought that this was the main reason for splitting a HDD into separate partitions.
It all seems so stupid, it makes me want to give up!
But why should I give up, when it all seems so stupid?


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Thanks for the information. I am really surprised that I am forced to install files to a specific folder. Most software installs allow you to choose where to create your folders, etc... I happen to share my documents folder on a network and I wanted to remove my DVDP stuff from it.
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The software lets you choose where to install it - like most other software.

But it installs the default user files in the user My Documents folder (where they belong according to Microsoft philosophy) - like most other software.
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Most software installs allow you to choose where to create your folders,


It does?

Most software I'm aware of at most allow me to customise the installation path of the program files.
All other customisations have to be done after installation. In this regard DVDProfiler is much better than others, since you could move every single data-directory to another location (if required). I'm not aware of many database-front-ends that could do this.
It all seems so stupid, it makes me want to give up!
But why should I give up, when it all seems so stupid?


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Thanks for the information. I am really surprised that I am forced to install files to a specific folder. Most software installs allow you to choose where to create your folders, etc... I happen to share my documents folder on a network and I wanted to remove my DVDP stuff from it.

To avoid misunderstandings, be aware there are two installation paths to consider:
a. The location of all program executables and the files associated with that (IIRC specifiable at installation time)
b. The location of your first (IOW default) database of profiles, which is IIRC NOT specifiable at installation time but is fixed initially in My Documents. You'll have to make a change yourselves via Open Database... options to move to a different folder or drive (network drive, local drive, whatever you want).

IOW it is quite customisable but since the help info with this program is quite <sarcastic>let's say, condensed</sarcastic> you'll need to peruse the fora and/or play with all programme options to find out.
Eric

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Thanks for the information. I am really surprised that I am forced to install files to a specific folder. Most software installs allow you to choose where to create your folders, etc... I happen to share my documents folder on a network and I wanted to remove my DVDP stuff from it.

Sounds like a typical corporate or school environment. You might not be able to move the folders because the IT department might have you locked out. Check with them.

If I am wrong, and you are working on your own personal PC, then just go ahead and change the folder locations of your DVDP data. You have had a whole day since your first post ...  , where you could have discovered Tools>Options>Files/Folders.
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Quoting DJ Doena:
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Maybe you should thnk about moving your entire My Documents folder to a different drive.

it's quite easy actually. <snip>


Many thanks for this info; I never knew that and it may come in very handy rather soon!
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Maybe you should thnk about moving your entire My Documents folder to a different drive.

it's quite easy actually. <snip>


Many thanks for this info; I never knew that and it may come in very handy rather soon!


Not to go too off-topic but since we're at it: You can also move your Firefox and Thunderbird data files to a more accessible (and thus backupable) location.

First close both programs.

Then press WIN+R

Enter
%APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\
or
%APPDATA%\Thunderbird\Profiles\

In it there's a cryptically named folder. Move it to the new location with Explorer.

Now press WIN+R again.

Enter
firefox -p
or
thunderbird -p

Now create a new profile with a new name.

Then select "Choose Folder" and chose the folder where you moved your profile to.

Done.




Ever since Windows 95 I've tried to store as few personal data on C: as possible so when the day came (and with Windows 95 and Windows 98 the day did come!) where you had to set up the system anew, you only had to format C: and install a new OS and your personal data weren't lost.
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Quoting mediadogg:
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Sounds like a typical corporate or school environment.

Typical corporate or school environment where users My Documents has been shared? Don't think so. My documents is ment for personal data and therefore it's located inside user's profile. Many companies use Folder Redirection to redirect it, for example, to users home directory, but sharing it doesn't make any sense.
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