How can I get my system to stop thinking Cakewalk\vstplugins is the default install loc?

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How can I get my system to stop thinking Cakewalk\vstplugins is the default install loc?

I do not mean when/if I reinstall SONAR but when I install 3rd party plugs.
 
Is there a registry entry that I am unaware of?
 
Or is it the InstallDirectory key in
 
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Cakewalk Music Software\VSTPlugins  
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    Re: How can I get my system to stop thinking Cakewalk\vstplugins is the default install lo 2017/08/12 19:54:48 (permalink)
    Some manufacturers use the value in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VST\VSTPluginsPath as the default install location. Some maintain their own value in the registry.
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    Re: How can I get my system to stop thinking Cakewalk\vstplugins is the default install lo 2017/08/12 20:22:37 (permalink)
    Thanks Steve. I've at least reset that to my common VST2 64bit folder.
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    Re: How can I get my system to stop thinking Cakewalk\vstplugins is the default install lo 2017/08/13 15:54:40 (permalink)
    Seems like every vendor has their own scheme for persisting the install location. Even worse, a few don't even bother and simply default to \program files\vstplugins, steinberg\vstplugins or a top-level folder called vstplugins (lookin' at you, u-he; it's not 1995 anymore).
     
    After ending up with duplicate DLLs on several occasions, I just gave up and now let those lazy vendors stick 'em wherever they want. Even though c: is my smallest drive, VSTs just don't take up enough space to warrant fretting over.
     
    Far more impactful is where sample libraries go, so that's all I worry about. I make sure there's at least enough room on c: for the initial install and then move them (pet peeve: why do vendors even bother with installers for Kontakt libraries anyway? Gimme a zip file, I'll figure it out!).


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