Is changing the InstallDirectory in the Windows Registry safe?

I'm running the desktop app on Windows 10. Today I moved my installation to an SSD simply by:

⒈ Moving the folder from %LOCALAPPDATA% to the SSD

⒉ Updating, with the Registry Editor, the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Verbum\InstallDirectory to point to the path on the SSD

⒊ Updating the Start Menu shortcut to the same.

The only problem I've found so far was transient: the Text Comparison tab that I had open was nonfunctional and displayed a message that there was unexpected error; however, that was resolved by simply closing it and then "Reopen closed tab" and/or opening a new one. I haven't noticed any problems in any other previously open tabs.

I thought to post this because I my search results didn't find it documented elsewhere and, vs. the options that I skimmed on the wiki, e.g. it seems cleaner than directory junctions and less drastic than a complete reinstall.

Does anyone know of any downsides to this method? If not, how about promoting it in the wiki?

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    @Pete De Bonte

    Does anyone know of any downsides to this method? If not, how about promoting it in the wiki?

    There are a number of registry keys that contain the installation path:

    • Firewall Rules (numerous)
    • Executable Path for Indexer
    • Default Icon and Shell Open Command (e.g. instances that affect opening Logos from external links)
    • SmartTag location
    • Uninstall information (not checked)

    I will not promote this method in the wiki. Directory Junctions (also not supported by Faithlife) have an explicit redirection capability for any application path.

    Method 2 allows you to move the install location without downloading and indexing.

    Dave
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