How do I prevent installs from storing files in ProgramData?

Alton · Postby **Alton** » Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:59 pm

I do not want my installs to ever store the files in the ProgramData folder. How can I accomplish this?
I unchecked the check box: “Always Cache Setup Sources (enables easy patching)” but that did not help.
My installs are small enough that I do not need any “patching” or “maintenance” features in my installs.

Postby **FrancescoT** » Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:01 am

Dear Alton,

a minimum set of files will be Always installed under ProgramData folder (setup core files)... otherwise you will be not able to remove the package (Add Remove Program).

Regards

sol952 · Postby **sol952** » Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:15 am

Is this still the case? Is there a way to have the files required to uninstall placed in a different folder?

Postby **FrancescoT** » Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:31 am

Dear Sol952,

you may use the OVERRIDECACHE pre-defined variable.

"OVERRIDECACHE: Initially an empty string. Overriding the value of this variable allows changing the installer cache location, which can be of significant size when working with a web build."

Please consult the IA documentation for more details.

Regards