![]() ![]() Eclipse still does not properly handle permissions when run out of the Program Files folder. Ever since asking this question, that has been my install location for Eclipse. I can't believe I never thought of doing this, but I may stick to the Program Files directory and give this approach a try unless I get a better answer here. Sounds like I can just run it as administrator once the first time and set up all my plugins and such, and then run it as a normal user for my normal tasks (coding). Where is the best place to put the eclipse folder in Windows, and why?Įdit: I just found a possible suggestion, feel free to comment. So, then I have to close and reopen my touchpad software as an administrator.Īnyway, long story short. This is because the touchpad program is running as a normal user, so it can't modify eclipse running as administrator. Then every time I open eclipse I have to hit yes on the UAC window, but everything works correctly, except for one side effect: my touchpad doesn't scroll any windows in eclipse. ![]() However, eclipse has problems so I go to properties, the compatibility tab, and enable "Run as administrator". I copy the eclipse folder to my C:\Program Files\ directory and make a shortcut on my start menu, and then pin it to my taskbar. ![]() I've always found it weird that Eclipse doesn't use an installer and doesn't use the AppData folder to store its data in Windows, but lately I've had to reinstall it a couple times (hard drive problems) and I've been wondering if I am really putting it in the best place. ![]()
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