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Updating Open Code always installs the new version into APPDATA instead of the actual installation location #17044
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OpenCode always installs itself, when updating, into APPDATA Locals folder, regardless of where the actual Installation location is
Proposed solutions
- allow to modify update location during update process
- or simply check where Open Code is currently being run from (current Installation folder) and install it there.
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Steps to reproduce
- Install OpenCode
- During Installation, select Programs folder in C:\ Programs
- Install
- Update Open Code by clicking on the Update notification
- Open Code gets installed in the APPDATA folder despite different installation location
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lrq3000 commentedon May 12, 2026
@Hona Any update on this issue? There are now several independent reports in addition to the one above:
#27026, #26818, #26681
It's worth mentioning that it's not only updating but even fresh installs that are done in the default, uncustomizable path.
This may also affect other platforms.
Burgerd4sh commentedon Jun 7, 2026
opencode-desktop-win-x64.exe 1.6.2 is still not fixed.
Qm-jmz commentedon Jun 30, 2026
Running into the same issue. Any progress? @Hona
github-actions commentedon Aug 30, 2026
To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 60 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.
Classic298 commentedon Aug 30, 2026
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bierdosenhalter commentedon Sep 7, 2026
any update on this?
Classic298 commentedon Sep 7, 2026
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jianbinJava commentedon Nov 6, 2026
仍然没有任何进展