Where Does CrystalDiskInfo Store Settings?
CrystalDiskInfo files settings in a DiskInfo.ini beside the exe, falling back to AppData without admin rights.
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CrystalDiskInfo derives its INI path from its own executable location, confirmed in source. Admin launches read DiskInfo.ini beside the exe. Standard launches without write access fall back to an AppData copy.
The split confuses migrations because identical installs behave differently by privilege. Temperature warnings, thresholds per drive serial, and UI prefs all live in whichever INI is live. Check both spots when settings seem to vanish.
Where CrystalDiskInfo stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files\CrystalDiskInfo\DiskInfo.ini
Settings live here for admin and portable runs. Standard user runs fall back to %APPDATA%\CrystalDiskInfo\DiskInfo.ini instead.
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate settings?
Copy DiskInfo.ini to the matching spot with the app closed. Admin installs read beside the exe, standard installs read AppData. Match the privilege level or the copy sits unread.
Why are there two possible locations?
Standard user launches redirect to AppData automatically since Program Files refuses writes. The fallback keeps settings working without elevation. Admin mode returns to the exe side file.
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