Windows Package Manager (or similar)

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#1

Anyone know of a Windows package manager or something similar? Its driving my nuts how unorganized my drive is when I got Windows on my new PC. Do anyone know of a program that makes all applications/games store in the same directory? Also, a save-game centralize thing like LSGO. Thanks

#2

So you installed windows on your PC, and got some unexpected files?

#3

Stop. I didnt install Windows on my PC, it camd preinstalled. and I was simply asking.

#4

What’s unorganized? Everything should be straight forward, especially with an OEM version of the OS.

#5

Yes, having applications in both Program Files and Program Files (x86) ans all my savegames spread out is very organized.

#6

Ahhh, you’re talking about that. Thanks for finally explaining what you’re even talking about.

Both of those are for 32 and 64 bit versions of a program. x86 is for 32 bit programs, while x64 is for 64 bit.

If your game is 64 compatible, then it’ll be in the main Programs Folder. If otherwise, it’ll be in the x86 folder.

This is really only helpful to you, to sort out the programs by 32/64bit.

If you wanted too, you can make a whole new folder on your C drive (Or a new HDD for that matter) and save all your games to that, from Steam, Origin, etc.

#7

I asked for a package manager.

Also, I get kind of sad when you talk to me like

And like I’m an idiot.

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#8

Both of you please watch your tone and do not bicker.

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#9

You have to tell it where to go. Otherwise it will it itself, as most people don’t care too much about where it goes.

I’m honestly a bit confused on what you mean by package manager? Are you talking about installers, or what? Or are you just talking about managing where your files go?

Try making a Game folder on your C drive and save everything to that, so it’s all together. Other than that I have no idea what you’re trying to ask.

#10

On Linux, all packaes auto update and are centralized with conf directories etc. No need for installers.

#11

Windows makes it easier for all the end users. Some are advanced, while some are 70+ and barely know how to close a window.

#12

What? I really dont want to argument here

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#13

Oh that did come off sounding like an insult, I’m sorry, wasn’t meant that way, lol.

I meant Windows does it that way for their user base. A good 3/4’s of Windows users don’t know where the files go, other than their desktop and documents, so Windows does all that for the user, as it makes it easy, and less confusing for the general use base. Linux is known to be harder, so only experienced users tend to use it.

(Hope that explains what I’m trying to say a little better)

#14

I’m confused… Is it easier to see the desktop and documents in Windows? No. So what do you mean? Schools in spain are starting to use Linux from the beginning. Small kids with this being their first computer.

I still dont understand what you mean by Windows doing all this for the user… All modern distros do.

#15

https://chocolatey.org/ aims to be that package manager, though I think apps will still install in their default location so it won’t help you organize the hdd but should make updating/installing easier.

#16

I switched to Linux again, but thanks for the advice :slight_smile:

#17

[quote=“PatrickKlug, post:15, topic:15591, full:true”]
https://chocolatey.org/ aims to be that package manager, though I think apps will still install in their default location so it won’t help you organize the hdd but should make updating/installing easier.
[/quote] I was going to say that, also:

http://www.howtogeek.com/200334/windows-10-includes-a-linux-style-package-manager-named-oneget/ whai u ripoff M$

#18

I’ll probably stay with Linux, the biggest reason for not using Windows is closed-source.

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