[Feature Request]: Installation Folder Choice #2928

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opened 2025-01-25 23:10:52 +00:00 by SkyExploreWasTaken · 2 comments

SkyExploreWasTaken commented

2025-01-25 23:10:52 +00:00

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Preflight Checklist

I use the latest version of YouTube Music (Application).
I have searched the issue tracker for a feature request that matches the one I want to file, without success.

Problem Description

When I launch the installer, it immediately install in AppData, wich some people (including me) don't like.

Proposed Solution

Configure electron builder to allow us to change installation folder.

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### Preflight Checklist - [x] I use the latest version of YouTube Music (Application). - [x] I have searched the [issue tracker](https://github.com/th-ch/youtube-music/issues) for a feature request that matches the one I want to file, without success. ### Problem Description When I launch the installer, it immediately install in AppData, wich some people (including me) don't like. ### Proposed Solution Configure electron builder to allow us to change installation folder. ### Alternatives Considered (No Alternatives) ### Additional Information _No response_

arjix commented

2025-01-25 23:21:11 +00:00

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We are using electron-builder so suggestions about changing the package process for a particular platform are out of the question.

But, electron builder does allow us to specify custom options for nsis (the installer used)
https://www.electron.build/nsis.html

So "proposed solution" should be that

We are using electron-builder so suggestions about changing the package process for a particular platform are out of the question. *But*, electron builder does allow us to specify custom options for nsis (the installer used) https://www.electron.build/nsis.html So "proposed solution" should be that ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fd55a01c-4398-4f77-b4cf-b26287ab47ef)

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ThechoosenGuyRSA commented

2025-04-10 03:37:33 +00:00

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We are using electron-builder so suggestions about changing the package process for a particular platform are out of the question.

But, electron builder does allow us to specify custom options for nsis (the installer used) https://www.electron.build/nsis.html

So "proposed solution" should be that

> We are using electron-builder so suggestions about changing the package process for a particular platform are out of the question. > > _But_, electron builder does allow us to specify custom options for nsis (the installer used) https://www.electron.build/nsis.html > > So "proposed solution" should be that > > ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fd55a01c-4398-4f77-b4cf-b26287ab47ef) [](url)

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