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## MySQL Installer Configuration Files 

All MySQL Installer files are located within the C:\Program Files (x86)  and C:\ProgramData folders. The following table describes the files and folders that define MySQL Installer as a standalone application. 

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## Note 

Installed MySQL products are neither altered nor removed when you update or uninstall MySQL Installer. 

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## 2.3.3.2 Setting Alternative Server Paths with MySQL Installer 

You can change the default installation path, the data path, or both when you install MySQL server. After you have installed the server, the paths cannot be altered without removing and reinstalling the server instance. 

## To change paths for MySQL server 

1. Identify the MySQL server to change and enable the Advanced Options  link. 

a. Navigate to the Select Products  page by doing one of the following: 

i. If this is an initial setup of MySQL Installer, select the Custom  setup type and click Next . 

ii. If MySQL Installer is installed already, launch it from the Start menu and then click Add  from the dashboard. 

b. Click Edit  to apply a filter on the product list shown in Available Products  (see Locating Products to Install. 

