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[GIMP]Installation Issue

Gulden-Draak Posted messages 4 Status Member -  
 Anonymous user -
Hello, I have a problem with the installation of GIMP. I get this error every time I try: "The network location or unit you have specified does not exist or is not accessible. Please choose another destination."
I had installed GIMP a year ago on a hard drive that has recently crashed, without any issues, but I cannot reinstall it now.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

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    Gulden-Draak Posted messages 4 Status Member 1
     
    The file was saved in a "Downloads" folder like everything I download. Anyway, I saved the folder on the desktop but it hasn't changed anything, I still get this message saying "The drive or network location you have selected does not exist or is not accessible. Please choose another destination."
    I don't understand, I had already installed GIMP without any issues.
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  2. Gulden-Draak Posted messages 4 Status Member 1
     
    No one to help me? :(
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  3. Anonymous user
     
    Good evening,
    It seems that you haven't chosen the right place to save or run Gimp because you are asked to select another destination.

    Start by saving Gimp to your desktop as the destination. Then, right-click on your downloaded file and have it scanned by your antivirus if you have one. If there are no viruses, then you can proceed with the installation.

    Note: When you download software, always choose to save it before launching its installation.

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    "In order to achieve any change in our lives, we must first begin by expressing gratitude for what we already possess."
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  4. Anonymous user
     
    Re,
    Well, if we tell you that your file has been saved in your "Downloads" folder, it means that the Gimp executable is in that folder.

    And you write and I quote you: "Anyway, I saved the folder on the desktop but it didn't change anything."

    You don't seem to make the distinction between a file and a folder. There is certainly something you are not doing correctly.

    Search in your Downloads folder for the file gimp.exe or something similar. Exe means "executable." It is the one that executes the installation of any software on Windows, if you have Windows of course; which you haven't mentioned. If you're on Mac, it's not the same file extension for installing software.

    So it might be time for you to mention which operating system you are using. Moreover, when you register on this forum, it is mentioned that you should state which system you are using if you want to get more help and relevant answers. We can't guess.

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    “To create any change in our lives, we must start by expressing gratitude for what we already possess.”
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  6. Gulden-Draak Posted messages 4 Status Member 1
     
    My system is Windows 10, sorry for not specifying it. And for:
    "And you write, and I quote you: "Anyway, I saved the folder on the desktop but it hasn't changed anything.""
    I downloaded the file again and it was saved on the desktop this time.
    Anyway, I launch gimp.exe, I follow the installation steps and at the end I get "The drive or network location you selected does not exist or is not accessible. Please choose another destination." that appears. :)
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  7. Anonymous user
     
    Hi,
    You must not be choosing the right location for the installation. I looked it up a bit and you need to install it in Windows 10:
    C:\Program Files\WindowsApps

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    "To bring about any change in our lives, we must start by expressing gratitude for what we already have."
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