Install in different folder or drive

*These instructions are for Microsoft Windows.*

 

By default Logos installs in a /hidden/ sub-folder of your User folder. Many people ask how they can install Logos somewhere else, either a different folder or even a different drive because their C: drive doesn't have room for all the resources. Here are twomethods.

By default Logos installs in a /hidden/ sub-folder of your User folder. Many people ask how they can install Logos somewhere else, either a different folder or even a different drive because their C: drive doesn't have room for all the resources.Twomethods are presented.

 

*Note:* removable/external drives are *[[not supported >> https://community.logos.com/forums/p/122251/799140.aspx#799140]]* (System Requirements) as they may cause [[stability & performance issues >> https://community.logos.com/forums/p/127754/831363.aspx#831363]].

If used, you must format as NTFS to avoid some /known/ issues.

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!!! Custom Installation

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!!! Move to a different drive

Use this method if you have already installed and want to *move* your installation (*or* any of its folders) to a different drive.

It only works on NTFS formatted drives  e.g. Windows 7+, so you must format /removable/ drives as NTFS.

 

*Note:* removable/external drives are *[[not supported >> https://community.logos.com/forums/p/122251/799140.aspx#799140]]* (System Requirements) and [[not recommended due to stability & performance issues >> https://community.logos.com/forums/p/127754/831363.aspx#831363]] by Faithlife.

 

#. *Move* the folder++ to its new location by dragging and dropping it in Windows File Explorer e.g. move \Logos to your *E:* drive. \\ If it was /copied/, you must delete the original folder.

#. Open a Command Prompt e.g. Start > Run > cmd.exe, or type *cmd* in the Windows Search box.