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Possible to move an installation without installing?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by JPaterson000, 2006/09/29.

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    JPaterson000

    JPaterson000 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I've been installing programs to specific directories to keep better track of my files. I was going to install all of the The Sims 2 games into one directory, but I messed it up and now I have the original game in one directory, and the expansions in another.

    Is it possible to "move" the installation of the original into the other directory and have everything, including registry entries, transferred to that new directory? Or do I have to uninstall each and every game, and then reinstall each and every one again?
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    You will need to reinstall - several parts of the program are installed within Windows with references to the install directory. There is no way I know of altering the registry settings other than manually - if you can find them.
     

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    JPaterson000

    JPaterson000 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Yeah, I'm not good enough to dig too deep into the registry. I recognize a lot of things, but when I have to sift through an untold amount of folders... no thanks. Besides, after having just reformatted from a mix up, I don't want to risk anything. :)
     

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