OSCAR default data location

[tvmangum]

I was setting up OSCAR on my new laptop and used the wrong default data storage location. I have uninstalled the software, restarted the computer, and reinstalled the software and it keeps defaulting to the wrong location. Is there a way in OSCAR to update the default location to store the data? I have searched in the software but can't find a way to change the default location.

TIA for any help!

[Crimson Nape]

The OSCAR is in one location and the OSCAR_Data is in another. Uninstalling OSCAR only deletes the executable program and not the data or its system path declarations.

To redirect OSCAR to a new data location, open OSCAR from a command prompt using a command like this (syntax is O/S dependent):

Code:

oscar --datadir "complete path to the data location".

When describing a software problem, please include the OS you are using, as it can make a difference in the answer
- Red

[tvmangum]

I’m running Windows 11.

[Crimson Nape]

Due to new security issues with Win11, I would advise placing the OSCAR_Data directory out off of the C:\ drive, If you copy the OSCAR_Data directory to this location, you then would issue the following command.

Code:

"C:\Program Files\OSCAR\OSCAR.exe" --datadir C:\OSCAR_Data

Note: Any time there is a space in a path, you need to enclose the command within quotes.
- Red