Remove "PENTAX" Folder used by Pentax Photo Browser?

stewart_photo · 04-28-2007, 01:35 PM

Pentax Photo Browser (version 3.10) is constantly creating a "PENTAX" folder in "My Documents" even though I've selected another folder for the program to use. Since I already have more than enough folders in the "My Documents" folder, I certainly do not want this additional folder added. Has anyone figured out a way to turn off or otherwise eliminate this folder?

By the way, it took some time to decide where to post this question. There is another forum which mentions software, but seems oriented towards 3rd party software. In the end, I decided this forum was best since most Pentax DSLR owners have at least some version of this software. If this turns out to be the wrong location, I'm sure one of the administrators will rightfully whack my knuckles and move it elsewhere.

stewart

**jfdavis58** · 04-28-2007, 02:14 PM

If you cannot remove it or rather it continuously regenerates and that's a bother, try making it invisible.

stewart_photo · 04-29-2007, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by jfdavis58

If you cannot remove it or rather it continuously regenerates and that's a bother, try making it invisible.

I ended up hiding the folder, but was hoping for a more elegant solution - like a choice. When I get time, I may hunt through the registry to see if I can fix it there by pointing to another folder or that folder in another location. Thanks for the reply.

stewart

Mike Cash · 04-29-2007, 06:45 PM

I don't even bother using the bundled software. I've never yet seen a bundled software product that wasn't annoying or offensive in some way. And one of the more annoying things is to be pushy like that.

I use IrfanView (freeware) to browse photos. ThumbsPlus (Thumbnails - ThumbsPlus Version 7) is also a good program, if you care to pay for it.

stewart_photo · 04-29-2007, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

I don't even bother using the bundled software. I've never yet seen a bundled software product that wasn't annoying or offensive in some way. And one of the more annoying things is to be pushy like that.

I have to admit this is the very first time I've installed software bundled with a camera. In the past, with previous cameras, I've simply used a card reader with Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop CS (or Elements, or LE), or something similar.

I did it this time only because I wanted Photo Laboratory for editing RAW files. Sadly, I also ended up with Photo Browser at the same time (saw no option to install or uninstall individually). And the Browser is the one creating the "PENTAX" folder. Remote Assistant (which I want to play with), however, was available separately, but probably won't be in the future.

stewart

Mike Cash · 04-29-2007, 08:36 PM

Try Stepok's RAW converter. It's free:

Stepok.com - Free Raw Converter and Importer for all cameras

04-28-2007, 01:35 PM	#1
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864	Remove "PENTAX" Folder used by Pentax Photo Browser? Pentax Photo Browser (version 3.10) is constantly creating a "PENTAX" folder in "My Documents" even though I've selected another folder for the program to use. Since I already have more than enough folders in the "My Documents" folder, I certainly do not want this additional folder added. Has anyone figured out a way to turn off or otherwise eliminate this folder? By the way, it took some time to decide where to post this question. There is another forum which mentions software, but seems oriented towards 3rd party software. In the end, I decided this forum was best since most Pentax DSLR owners have at least some version of this software. If this turns out to be the wrong location, I'm sure one of the administrators will rightfully whack my knuckles and move it elsewhere. stewart

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04-28-2007, 02:14 PM	#2
jfdavis58 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 13 S 0357397-3884316 Photos: Gallery Posts: 887	If you cannot remove it or rather it continuously regenerates and that's a bother, try making it invisible.

04-29-2007, 06:29 PM	#3
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864 Original Poster	Originally posted by jfdavis58 If you cannot remove it or rather it continuously regenerates and that's a bother, try making it invisible. I ended up hiding the folder, but was hoping for a more elegant solution - like a choice. When I get time, I may hunt through the registry to see if I can fix it there by pointing to another folder or that folder in another location. Thanks for the reply. stewart

04-29-2007, 06:45 PM	#4
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	I don't even bother using the bundled software. I've never yet seen a bundled software product that wasn't annoying or offensive in some way. And one of the more annoying things is to be pushy like that. I use IrfanView (freeware) to browse photos. ThumbsPlus (Thumbnails - ThumbsPlus Version 7) is also a good program, if you care to pay for it.

04-29-2007, 07:27 PM	#5
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike Cash I don't even bother using the bundled software. I've never yet seen a bundled software product that wasn't annoying or offensive in some way. And one of the more annoying things is to be pushy like that. I have to admit this is the very first time I've installed software bundled with a camera. In the past, with previous cameras, I've simply used a card reader with Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop CS (or Elements, or LE), or something similar. I did it this time only because I wanted Photo Laboratory for editing RAW files. Sadly, I also ended up with Photo Browser at the same time (saw no option to install or uninstall individually). And the Browser is the one creating the "PENTAX" folder. Remote Assistant (which I want to play with), however, was available separately, but probably won't be in the future. stewart

04-29-2007, 08:36 PM	#6
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Try Stepok's RAW converter. It's free: Stepok.com - Free Raw Converter and Importer for all cameras

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