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user266909
user266909

Reputation: 1863

change node.js installation directory

I downloaded the windows msi of node.js v5.6.0 64bit. When I execute it, it popped up a warning "Invalid E: drive" and shut down. There is no way to change the installation drive. I don't have E: drive, instead I want to install to an external drive F:. I think there was a previous installation on E: drive when my external drive was set as E.

Upvotes: 6

Views: 8360

Answers (6)

Napoleon Saenz
Napoleon Saenz

Reputation: 1

Just create partition D:\ in disk management... Win + R / diskmgmt.msc and let you install it

Upvotes: 0

mexslacker
mexslacker

Reputation: 23

I partitioned my drive and made a E: partition, doing this removed the error for me.

Upvotes: 0

brazorf
brazorf

Reputation: 1951

This worked for me. Locate

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Node.js

There you will find an InstallPath property. Rename the drive to whatever valid drive on your system, then reinstall and install node again.

Upvotes: 17

JeffJenk
JeffJenk

Reputation: 2665

Open a Command Prompt and run:

subst E: C:/

Then if you would prefer to install it to drive F: select that drive during the NodeJS installation.

Upvotes: 11

user266909
user266909

Reputation: 1863

I uninstalled and reinstalled Nose.js. It solved the problem.

Upvotes: -1

Nicolas Leucci
Nicolas Leucci

Reputation: 3339

Your problem is about Windows and registry, not about NodeJS. Here's the fix:

  • Important: The following steps require you to modify the Windows registry. Modifications to the Windows registry, if not done correctly, can cause serious problems to a Windows system. Be sure to backup your registry before making changes.

  • Choose Start > Run. The Run dialog box opens.

  • In the Open field, type regedit and then click OK. The Windows Registry Editor opens. In the Registry Editor, locate the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
  • In the right pane, note the values in the Data column of each entry. If any value contains a drive that is not correct for your computer, right-click the entry and select Modify.
  • Type the correct drive letter in the Value data field, and then click OK. For example, if one of the values is "X:\Documents and Settings\Administrator", the drive letter should be changed to a valid drive on the system, such as “C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator".
  • Repeat step 4 for each entry whose Data value contains an incorrect drive. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each of the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

  • Close the Registry Editor, and run the installation again

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/327763

Upvotes: 0

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