Help needed - Installing on drive other than C

[The_Angry_Elf]

So I attempt to install Inventor on my D drive as my C drive is pretty much full.

I specify where on the D drive to install and I get the error that there's "not enough space on the C drive, 15G needed"

Well no duh! That's why I told you to install on the D drive.

So, what's the trick? How do I stop the install process from thinking I want it on the C drive even after specifying to put everything on the D drive? It shouldn't be this difficult. What am I missing?

[pendean · Accepted solution]

Not an option for the most part. Sorry.

[mdavis22569 · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately it's not possible. 

Inventor / Revit you can do some of the libraries / catalogs on a the 2nd drive. But the program has to be on the C:

Move the C:\Autodesk and C:\Download files to the new 

Clean out what you can. Move older versions data to the 2nd drive.

[TravisNave · Accepted solution]

I have some tricks that can probably get you working.  There's a lot of ways to clear some space.  Moving the %TEMP% folder would go a long way to solving this.  Also moving the Windows memory swap file, disabling hibernation, etc.  

I have a laundry list of things you can check here:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/installation-licensing/out-of-disk-space-during-installation-to-anoth...

Good Luck!

[The_Angry_Elf]

Thanks everyone!

This seems like it could be an issue. There should be an option to do such, especially if it offers such.

Honestly, for my situation, I think I'm just going to get a new system. My current system is now 7 yrs old and has served its purpose. Time to retire it from CAD and let it retire to VR game playing...;)

It's time.