Why does PyCharm want to install itself in AppData\Roaming on Windows 7? Can I just put it in Program Files?
<p>Does anybody have any idea why PyCharm wants to install in the following directory:</p>

<pre><code>C:\Users\Lenovo\AppData\Roaming\JetBrains\PyCharm 2016.2.3
</code></pre>

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<p>I'm used to installers picking Program Files or Program Files (x86) or in the case of Anaconda just making its own directory on the C: drive. Is it cool if I go ahead and install it in Program Files or Program Files (x86)? There doesn't seem to be anything on the website about any of this. Normally I'd just figure this one out trial and error but I know IDEs are super finicky about things so I'm asking the pros.</p>

<p>I'm running Windows 7 Professional in case that makes any difference. </p>

<p>I just restarted the installer and it automatically decided to install into the Program Files (x86) directory. Weird.</p>

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