Can you give a list of which programs aren't being shared when you'd like them to be? You've already identified the reason why it happens (apps that are user-specific are installed to AppData, not...
Can you give a list of which programs aren't being shared when you'd like them to be? You've already identified the reason why it happens (apps that are user-specific are installed to AppData, not Program Files), it's just a matter of finding out if there is a system-wide installer for them for the most part. However, there are some where I'm not sure an option exists (e.g. Discord) so it may just require a second install for the second user.
Thanks for the reply! So, what are you saying is, in case I want something only for the current logged-in user and the program lets me decide the installation path, then should I choose to install...
Thanks for the reply!
So, what are you saying is, in case I want something only for the current logged-in user and the program lets me decide the installation path, then should I choose to install directly into ...\AppData\Local\Programs ? This is something that I was not sure if it was good practice.
So, all other programs should go into \ProgramFiles if I want them available for all users?
I haven't checked the full list of programs not available to the Work user, but for example, f.lux and Bing Wallpaper are two examples.
If it's a multi user install it'll default to C:\Program Files. If it's a single-user install it'll default to AppData. You can't change the style of install by arbitrarily installing to one or...
If it's a multi user install it'll default to C:\Program Files. If it's a single-user install it'll default to AppData. You can't change the style of install by arbitrarily installing to one or the other, but the instaler will do it based on the selected option of it exists.
Can you give a list of which programs aren't being shared when you'd like them to be? You've already identified the reason why it happens (apps that are user-specific are installed to
AppData, notProgram Files), it's just a matter of finding out if there is a system-wide installer for them for the most part. However, there are some where I'm not sure an option exists (e.g. Discord) so it may just require a second install for the second user.Thanks for the reply!
So, what are you saying is, in case I want something only for the current logged-in user and the program lets me decide the installation path, then should I choose to install directly into
...\AppData\Local\Programs? This is something that I was not sure if it was good practice.So, all other programs should go into
\ProgramFilesif I want them available for all users?I haven't checked the full list of programs not available to the Work user, but for example, f.lux and Bing Wallpaper are two examples.
If it's a multi user install it'll default to C:\Program Files. If it's a single-user install it'll default to AppData. You can't change the style of install by arbitrarily installing to one or the other, but the instaler will do it based on the selected option of it exists.