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Is there any work being done on getting data files in a custom location and not in %APPDATA% The linking works for now, but its a bit of a pain, and it doesnt always work on a mac.
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I am curious if anyone knows how this works on Win 8.1? I had this working well with Windows 7, but I can't seem to find the files now with Win 8.1. Perhaps it's too early in the morning here. Ha Ha
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As mentioned in the M&M board, I am trying to copy a .stock file into the ProgramData directory to make it accessible in the Stock File menu. In Win8.1, however. The problem is that even after I reveal the directory I cannot copy into it. I'm not even given the option to go into the Admin account -- it simply refuses to let me perform the task.
I've asked the Microsoft Community how (and if) I can do this. No response yet -- I will probably share it once I get one because this something that might have to be done every so often. Since the problem is likely to persist in future versions of Windows, perhaps Version 5 of HL could provide an alternative location for .stock files to make adding fan-built ones (like the one I am trying to add) easier (or at least possible without undergoing extensive system calesthenics). |
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The solution, according to the Microsoft community, is to go into the Properties for the folder in question and take out the Rewad-Only status the program seems to install them to. That worked for me, though I couldn't detail exactly how I did.
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... wait, i messed up somewhere
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Just to put aside any fears here, you have to write a tremendous amount of data to an SSD to kill it. http://techreport.com/review/27909/t...heyre-all-dead I worked it out once that a standard 128GB SSD needed in the order of 64TB of data written to begin to lose cells. Please consider just how much data that is. The above link is a test run by a online source in an attempt to kill SSDs, and it proved they have remarkable endurance. I run SSDs in all my systems, everything, I mean everything is installed and run off them, I see no reason why one would want to gimp their performance by running the OS on an SSD and then wait for apps to run off a convention HD. Back in the day, when I ran a 1st Gen Agility it made sense to do this, but even a value line SSD has a very long life, and is the single biggest performance enhancing part of any computer. Crucial, Adata are my go to brands. I have two of each, and my lappy has been running a 512GB Crucial for nearly 4yrs, and still not a single redirected cell. However, mileage may vary, like any device not all are created equal even within brands and models. But there is very little reason to worry that any program will kill your SSD. Reality here is, your swap and temp files used by the OS will create far more writes then most apps. Exmortis aka "Scott" RW - Needs Rez spell HL - Game Master/Designer RPG Tools - Campaign Cartographer 3+, D20 Pro Ultimate Real Life - IT Security Hobby - Anything on water or ATV |
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Just FYI this thread is 5 years old. So keep in mind your answering someone from tech 5 years ago. Things have gotten better with SSD drives in those 5 years.
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I need a drink.
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