Install Foldit in another location

Started by Rav3n_pl

Rav3n_pl Lv 1

Looks like there is majority of windows installer issues.
Maybe change default installation directory to c:\games\foldit\ or similar? Installing in "program files" sometimes makes security issues…

spmm Lv 1

I have been advised that I have the ''old'' installer - as I cannot access the all.macro file.
I am quite unsure about how to rectify this particularly as uninstalling and reinstalling would suggest that I would loose all of my puzzles and points.

I don't care where foldit is installed as long as it works properly. Windows 7 64 bit OS - foldit is currently in (x86) folder. I run with admin permissions on.
Would someone please advise as to the optimal location, and instruction on what to do if I need to move files around. I tend to assume that new things will be automatically downloaded. Thanks

Rav3n_pl Lv 1

Old windows installer puts exe file in "program files" foldit directory and all data in "users\your name\appdata\roaming" foldit directory (win7).
New windows installer (if you downloaded fresh install from site - not via automagic updates) put all files in one directory - by default in "program files" foldit directory.

Just:

  • find both foldit directory,
  • back them up,
  • load new installer,
  • install where you want,
  • do NOT run game,
  • copy backups into that directory w/o overwriting
  • run game
    It will update and clean itself, all your puzzle and scripts should be safe :)
    You can delete old foldit directories and backups.