Changing default "temp directory" in XP ??

[jakesnake]

got as problem

i have downloaded a DVDR onto my "F" drive

but when i extract it, it seems that it loads itself into a temp directory
eg) C:\Documents and Settings\irc\Local Settings\Temp\Rar$DR01.687

i have 7.6GB on C:\ available before i start the extract

the DVDR is 4.3GB

ive tried setting TMP and TEMP to F: (COMMAND: SET TEMP=F: AND SET TMP=F
alo setting the "HOMEDRIVE" to F: (COMMAND: SET HOMEDRIVE=F

but it still expects to extract to C: first !!!



all i need is to extract from F: to F: using F: as a temp directory


thx in advance

jake

[richardc2000]

One way to change the TEMP /TMP directories is via
My Computer/Properties/Advanced/Environment Variable Settings button and the bottom. Not sure whether you have to reboot or not.

[jakesnake]

Quote:

Originally posted by richardc2000@May 12 2003, 10:13 PM
One way to change the TEMP /TMP directories is via
My Computer/Properties/Advanced/Environment Variable Settings button and the bottom. Not sure whether you have to reboot or not.

thx for the tip br0
gonna give it a try.............

[Anusha]

No, you don't have to reboot. It works fine. I also change the system'm Temp folder (\\Windows\Temp) at the same time.
But some programs (ie. Partition Magic 8) still store their task list in Windows\Temp folder. Otherwise, it's great moving the temp folder to an easier position, so that it can be emptied quickly after an installation