Moving MX to a different folder/Drive

[Paul C]

HI

During my initial installation of Cumulus MX I downloaded the files to my desktop, from there I ran the program and installed everything. It works fine with no issues but I realise its not really the best place for it to sit and as a result I cant get CumulusUtils to work alongside with it.

To now move to my "C" Drive, is it a case of moving all the files and folder to "C" or is there other things I need to do ?

I know for example my dayfile.txt upload will have to be changed as it will be on the wrong path, but what about the main program itself

YES I was fairly stupid at the start, so go easy on me

Thank you

[HansR]

In my opinion you should:

1. Make an inventory of where you used absolute paths
2. Stop CumulusMX
3. Move the whole CumulusMX directory - and all that's in it including subdirectories - to the new destination (probably c:\)
4. Edit Cumulus.ini to change possible absolute paths (does that include your dayfile upload or do you do that externally?)
5. Start CumulusMX and check it runs correctly.
6. Check the logfile for errors.

As CumulusMX uses it files through the relative paths it will run from any place where you have it installed.
It is only in some settings (like e.g. extra webfiles) where you - accidently - may have used absolute paths referring to CumulusMX. In that case you may need to change to the new path. All other things should work after moving the directory. If any problem, post the logfile.

If anybody sees an error, please post correction.

[HansR]

Oh and wrt making errors: we've all been there so it does not matter. Willing to learn and go forward is more important.

[Paul C]

I dont think it worked

I have restored my previous version for now

[HansR]

Ah yes Paul, but apparently you moved it to Program Files.
It is advised NOT to do so, I am not sure why but apparently it has to do with privileges.

My advise was to move the CumulusMX directory to c:\, leading to the path C:\CumulusMX where everything is installed.
Maybe a second attempt?

[water01]

It is not a good idea to move CumulusMX to the root of the C: drive in Windows as other files like boot files, and system files will get mixed up with the installation and could get deleted inadvertently when messing with the installation causing problems with boot of the PC.

I would create a Directory in the root of C: (i.e. CumululsMx e.g. C:/CumulusMX ) and copy all the files there.

[freddie]

It is not a good idea to move CumulusMX to the root of the C: drive in Windows as other files like boot files, and system files will get mixed up with the installation and could get deleted inadvertently when messing with the installation causing problems with boot of the PC.

I would create a Directory in the root of C: (i.e. CumululsMx e.g. C:/CumulusMX ) and copy all the files there.

Isn't that what Hans said in his last reply?

[HansR]

Yes, I think I did

[sfws]

Just to support HansR

you moved it to Program Files.
It is advised NOT to do so, I am not sure why

and the replies from the two administrators that followed that, there is specific to Microsoft Windows MX guidance in the Wiki that covers this very point.

Don't assume the rest of the Wiki is kept up to date, but I have made the answer to HansR's implied question clearer at the above link, although I am only aware of two past Forum topics about this for MX; it got discussed a few months ago in viewtopic.php?p=160149&hilit=AppData#p160149 and discussed a couple of years ago at viewtopic.php?p=147389&hilit=AppData#p147389.

[Paul C]

OK

Thanks - now working in my "C" drive

All looks good so far

cheers everyone.

Paul

[HansR]

Ok Paul, that's good. We'll continue in the other thread on how to start CUtils I suppose?

@sfws:

[water01]

Ah yes Paul, but apparently you moved it to Program Files.
It is advised NOT to do so, I am not sure why but apparently it has to do with privileges.

My advise was to move the CumulusMX directory to c:\, leading to the path C:\CumulusMX where everything is installed.
Maybe a second attempt?

Sorry Hans misread your post.

[HansR]

No worries, eventually we'll get everything sorted out