Can I set programs to automatically install to F:/program files?

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Published on 2009-07-27T10:37:52Z Indexed on 2010/03/29 4:53 UTC
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I have put my Windows XP install on a partioned 3gb drive (please tell me know if this is not a good idea) and intend to keep Documents and Settings and Program Files on the remainder partitioned portion (247gb).

Is there a way to make installers/Windows assume the F: drive (the bigger partition)?

Thank you

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