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Is there any way I can change the default directory for Clipart installation from the C:\ drive?
My C-drive is an SSD with limited capacity so I only install programs on it to get the benefit of speed. All my other data files are kept on normal hard drives. This is standard/best practice for managing data. Thanks in advance.

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You can move the clipart anywhere you want after installation. If you want to change the default install folder then the only way to do that is to either use symbolic links at the Windows level or, what I've done, move the default location of Public Documents (and optionally others) to another drive.

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-move ... windows-10
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Is there any way I can change the default directory for Clipart installation from the C:\ drive?
Use a symbolic link.

The Complete Guide to Creating Symbolic Links (aka Symlinks) on Windows
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Thank you Rcnewcomb. Just what I was looking for and so quick as well. I'll add a post when I've re-organised my files.
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if you have a fairly small SSD drive as your C drive then you might want to look at Adrians option to change the location of the default folders within windows, doing it this way then you not only move the default location of your clipart but other folders that may eat up a lot of space over time like downloads, pictures etc :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Thanks guys. Really appreciate your support. Will add an update when I've made the changes.

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