Find my installation directory

[SeriaT]

I am currently using a Windows 8 computer, and I cannot find my installation directory. Ive tried to find Program Files and application data but could not find either of them. Could someone please help me ASAP?

 

[gbhall]

I'd be very surprised if there is only one location. I would expect each software developer/software house to do whatever it wants, and MS can also install motherboard drivers, applications and other things all over the place.

In general terms, as a standard user, you would not be allowed access to many or most of those places anyway, even to view them.

 

[SeriaT]

I'd be very surprised if there is only one location. I would expect each software developer/software house to do whatever it wants, and MS can also install motherboard drivers, applications and other things all over the place.

In general terms, as a standard user, you would not be allowed access to many or most of those places anyway, even to view them.

So would that mean that I cannot find my installation folder?

 

[gbhall]

Except as a full administration rights user, yes.

 

[LookinAround]

Just what are you looking for? and why?

Re: Program Files
> On 32-bit Windows there's only one ProgFile directory
> On 32-bit Windows there's two (one for 32-bit apps, and one for 64-bit apps)

As gbhall mentions, you need to have admin rights and modify File/Folder view options to see app data.