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Add "Where did it install to?" page #822

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TheCakeIsNaOH opened this issue Sep 7, 2023 · 0 comments
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Add "Where did it install to?" page #822

TheCakeIsNaOH opened this issue Sep 7, 2023 · 0 comments

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What New Or Updated Would You Like To See?

I think adding a page describing installation locations would be appropriate.

  • It probably should start off with a snippet describing the difference between a package and the software a package installs.
  • Then describe where packages get installed to (e.g. under $env:ChocolateyInstall\lib)
  • Then describe where portable software gets installed (In the lib folder or in Get-ToolsLocation normally)
  • Then talk about various installation type packages, and how to find where installers put the software (like the Software installed to... message)
  • And discuss template and extension package install locations
  • And cover packages that don't install any software (meta packages, configuration changes), or where there is not a simple installation location (windows update packages)

Why Is It Needed?

I have seen a number of issues/comments/discussions in various places with people having difficulty finding where a package actually put the software, in many cases stemming from not fully understanding how Chocolatey packages work. chocolatey/choco#1929

Additional Context?

This should go alongside changes to help people find the installation location after the package is installed:

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