Is it possible to move an entire folder directory, while retaining the registration data and program data? [closed]

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I was just on a site where someone was a little peeved because their program installer wouldn't allow them to install the program in a different location. That location it installed was C:\

Is there a workaround for this? Can I move all files and program data, such as a registration key from a promotional free license, to another location (Program Files x86).

I thought there was a way to do this, but I am not sure. Any suggestions?

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It all depends on how the program was written.

For example if the program was written so that it load resources from an hardcoded directory like C:\BadApp. Moving it to C:\Program Files will fail as it will not function properly.

If you don't have access to the source the best way is to move the program to C:\Program Files\BadApp and create a symbolic link from C:\BadApp to C:\Program Files. It may work a little better.