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Cannot install Signal, issue related to #7017 #7601

@rin67630

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@rin67630

Using a supported version?

  • I have searched open and closed issues for duplicates.
  • I am using Signal-Desktop as provided by the Signal team, not a 3rd-party package.

Overall summary

I am on a Windows 11 installtion, but due to scarce SSD Blade volume, my user folder is located on d:\users\user.
Signal is refusing to install.

Steps to reproduce

  • Have a Windows 11 installtion with the user folder not located on c:
  • Download THe current Signal installer.
  • Try to start the installer.
    Installation will fail.

Expected result

Installtion should work irrespective on whre the user folder is located

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Current as of 17.11.2025

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Windows 11

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