>>Anyway, I'm about to change my app's install folder to a new root, called "Programs", and get on with life, knowing that my app runs solid again as it did on XP, if it's installed outside of Program Files.
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>Did you do this and do you have some experience you want to share?
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>Maybe this is a viable shortcut to Vista-enable all legacy apps? Does anybody want to strongly advice against it?

I've been running like that for years with Windows and now with Vista and no problems. However, for testing and making sure stuff works right of your own it's probably a good idea to install into Program Files and make sure your apps work that way.

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