I confirm that I am using using Aliases not hard coded paths.

Am I correct in understanding that the safest location and most compatible with XP/Vista/W7 would be to default to C:\MyAppData\ ?
I also like the obviousness & simplicity of this.

The installer would allow customization to a different drive etc.

Mitch

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> Nothing good will ever come from an installation that does not
> separate program file locations from data storage locations.
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> use c:\data\.... for storing your databases, or something similar.
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> As Milan already pointed out, do *NOT* put data into "program files".
> With Firebird database it will probably work because FB Server usually
> is run with "System" privileges.
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> @Milan: Win7 - if properly installed - will not ask for permission
> each time, by the way. Put up UAC to highest level after install and
> then folder and file virtualization will work quite good with Win7,
> but can be even more irritating for many IT-NonProfessionals.
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> The way your question is written hints on the usage of hard coded
> paths somewhere in your application. Do use aliases; seriously.
> Have a look at firebird.conf and aliases.conf at the root of your
> server.
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