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Proposal: Change the Install Location to Desktop #2

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opened 2025-04-21 14:30:54 -04:00 by idk · 0 comments
idk commented 2025-04-21 14:30:54 -04:00
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Currently the I2P Easy-Install bundle is installed to %LocalAppData%/I2PEasy. While this is considered pretty much normal for apps that install without admin rights, it's also a choice that's been met with criticism because this directory is "Hidden" by default, which basically means it's easy for a program to put files there but it's hard for them to inspect the files there. I agree, that's a little stupid. So maybe we take it all the way the other direction re: transparency of install, and simply place the directory on the Desktop(Like Tor does), with the shortcuts and the directories all in the same place exposed to the user on the Desktop.

Also, if I do this, maybe I should remove the shortcuts from the start menu and start recommending that uninstallation take place by simply deleting all three?

Currently the I2P Easy-Install bundle is installed to `%LocalAppData%/I2PEasy`. While this is considered pretty much normal for apps that install without admin rights, it's also a choice that's been met with criticism because this directory is "Hidden" by default, which basically means it's easy for a program to put files there but it's hard for them to inspect the files there. I agree, that's a little stupid. So maybe we take it all the way the other direction re: transparency of install, and simply place the directory on the Desktop(Like Tor does), with the shortcuts and the directories all in the same place exposed to the user on the Desktop. Also, if I do this, maybe I should remove the shortcuts from the start menu and start recommending that uninstallation take place by simply deleting all three?
idk self-assigned this 2025-04-21 14:30:54 -04:00
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