Need some help to install to a non- C: drive...

keys · Post by **keys** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:34 pm

I have now tried twice to accomplish this, and I'm sure it's something simple!!

I did the offline install thing with manager, but I cannot locate the .dll nor the data.

I had Use JS3 Sounds unchecked.

How can I do this please, as I want to install to a non-system drive?

Azimuth (Archive) · Post by **Azimuth (Archive)** » Sun Oct 17, 2021 8:25 am

In the Jamstix Manager under "Install Options", you can choose where the installation occurs via the "Select Folder" buttons for each category. Is that not working for you?

keys · Post by **keys** » Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:18 pm

a_zimuth wrote:In the Jamstix Manager under "Install Options", you can choose where the installation occurs via the "Select Folder" buttons for each category. Is that not working for you?

Yes, but there is still stuff going to C drive? Under Program Data. I selected the D for both the install and the VST location.

On the D drive (that I selected in the install options) I get - cache and data

Under the C Programs Data I get - bin,data,installer,logs,revisions and jamstx4.ini

keys · Post by **keys** » Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:39 pm

Nope, just confirmed it again, I can even show you a picture of the installer windows if you like!

D 100% selected, I actually moved the Jamstix Data folder out of C and ran the installer again, just checked and those folder are AGAIN in C and not on D!!!

and further, if I move those folder manually to the D drive and open the VST, it will not run as it cannot find the data on the C drive?

I think there is a bug in the installer perhaps? And the way Program Manager logs you out when you double-check on Install options is dead annoying too!!

Azimuth (Archive) · Post by **Azimuth (Archive)** » Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:41 pm

You'll need to ask Ralph about that then, sorry.

keys · Post by **keys** » Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:02 pm

Oky doky thanks

Just sent an email. I'll post back here the results.

keys · Post by **keys** » Sun Oct 17, 2021 3:39 pm

The issue I think is the actual JS4.dll is "hard wired" to look to the C:/Jamstix Data file to load.

This is what needs to change I think, although hahaha I'm not a programmer so just pure speculation on my part

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:56 pm

Yes, core files are always stored under C:\ProgramData\Jamstix4 but the total size is minor. The big stuff (samples) will go to the selected drive.

keys · Post by **keys** » Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:33 pm

thanks Ralph.

Just as a supplementary - assuming I've installed as I outlined (and with the needed stuff going to C:) , If I reload the OS, all I need do is re-install from Manager, with the install without data option is ticked, yes?

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:51 pm

Actually, if you reload the OS, I think the best thing to do is to is to start the manager, connect, click 'Set all to Repair' and let it install. It will re-use the last downloaded copies so no long downloads required.

Option B is to simply keep a copy of C:\ProgramData\Jamstix4 and to copy it back after the OS reload.