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Install only for currentuser [windows, non-admin]

#1

So…I’m working in a company that’s really scared of what might happen if someone brought a usb stick or installed some software. Interestingly, it’s not dangerous at all if installed only for currentuser. In an attempt to get all my favorite software installed, I tried to install Sublime Text as well.

  • Attempt 1: Double click the file - which asked for admin credentials, so that was a nogo.
  • Attempt 2: Read the docs and discovered the installer had a /currentuser switch. Happily opened a console windows, entered the name of the installer and added the currentuser switch. Same thing happened - I was asked for admin credentials.

So…is there any way to install this only as currentuser, or will I have to live with a portable version? If I have to live with the portable version, are there anything else I should set up to have full use?

Thanks!

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#2

You can use the portable build if you do not wish to install Sublime Text on the system.

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#3

As I said, I’m already using the portable, but I would like to install it (or know if there are any other system variables, like registry, files/folders, etc) I’m missing out on.

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#4

If you delete the Data directory from the portable build (Note: This will erase all application data, including unsaved files), then Sublime Text will use the same %APPDATA% locations as when it is installed.

Registry keys are primarily for file associations, I’m not sure if those can be set without administrator privileges.

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#5

Thanks! I’ll do that, then :slight_smile:

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