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In this article we look at the new install locations for VDM using the MSI.

Install Locations

There are 4 main install locations for VDM files.

• AppData - contains the user's OPTIONS, VDM.lic file and their RECENT file by default.
• ProgramData - contains the Windows Service DLLs and EXE as well as the SERVICEOPTIONS file. 
• Program Files - contains VDM dlls, executable, service folder and report import
• Documents - default location for VDM to store all user defined data, reports, connection profiles etc. If using an imported options file, the folder locations set in the OPTIONS file will be used.

AppData

In the file explorer type %appdata% and press enter then select BridgeWorks VDM.

The install folder located in AppData will contain the following files:

- Options file for VDM
- VDM.lic file
- RECENT 

Screenshot of Appdata files:

ProgramData

In the file explorer type %programdata% and press enter then select BridgeWorks VDM.

The install folder located in Programdata will contain the following files:

- Service Folder (dlls and exe.)
- Install Logs
- Service Options
- Uninstaller

Screenshot of Programdata Files:

Program Files

In the file explorer type program files and press enter then select BridgeWorks LLC then BridgeWorks VDM.

Note: Default install location for VDM is: C:\Program Files\BridgeWorks LLC\BridgeWorks VDM\ 

The install folder located in program files will contain the following files:

- VDM.exe
- ReportImport.exe
- dlls
- Service Folder

Screenshot of Program Files:

Documents

In the file explorer navigate to the  user documents and select BridgeWorks VDM. This will be the location for the default settings inside VDM.

The install folder located in Documents will contain the following files:

- Favorites
- Formats
- Formulas
- Insights
- Jobs
- Linking
- Lists
- Logs
- Maps
- Profiles
- Templates
- VDMDB
- Views
- Calendar

Screenshot of Documents Files: