Default installation location

Hello! I am installing the Oracle Database and Query Tool Express Edition for the first time. I have Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate Edition. I was merely wondering why the default installation location is C:\ rather than C:\Program Files\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\. If I change the location from the default, will this affect the software in any way (i.e. will the program have trouble finding certain files)? Is there any real reason to install it to C:\?

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Hello! I am installing the Oracle Database and Query Tool Express Edition for the first time. I have Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate Edition. I was merely wondering why the default installation location is C:\ rather than C:\Program Files\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\. If I change the location from the default, will this affect the software in any way (i.e. will the program have trouble finding certain files)? Is there any real reason to install it to C:\?You can change location but i stongly suggest do not use space when you are using different name
Example:
Use D:\My_Database\xxx
Do not use D:\My Database\xxx
Regard
Helios

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