How can I change (or set) the NotesIniPath in version 6.5? Version 6.5.1 has this setting in HKEY_Current_User\Software\Lotus\Notes\6.0\NotesIniPath.
Basically I’m trying to force notes to get the notes.ini file from the data directory instead of the program files directory.
In the properties of the Lotus Notes Icon, on the shortcut tab, I’ve tried changing the ‘target’ line to: C:\Notes\ProgFiles\notes.exe “=T:\Notes\DataFiles\notes.ini” but this didn’t work. I still get the error telling me that it can’t find notes.ini in the program files.
Please help if you can!
Subject: Notes version 6.5 does NOT have a NotesIniPath setting in registry
I don’t understand why the command line option = doesn’t work for you. It’s a fundamental part of Notes/Domino. If it doesn’t work for you, there is something else wrong.
Do you have write access to the T:\Notes\DataFiles\notes.ini?
Subject: RE: Notes version 6.5 does NOT have a NotesIniPath setting in registry
Hey Jeremy,
Yes, I do have write access to the drive. Perhaps there is something wrong with my setup because when I install 6.5.1 I AM able to use the following to open the notes.ini file:
C:\Notes\ProgFiles\notes.exe “=T:\Notes\DataFiles\notes.ini”
Not sure why it doesn’t work on my 6.5 install. I’ll have to look into it further.
Now here’s a question…How do I set this without having the user on each desktop go in a set it?
Subject: RE: Notes version 6.5 does NOT have a NotesIniPath setting in registry
I believe the the INIPARAM product property controls the command line = set for the shortcut. You can use the Tuner to set the property to the location you want.
Subject: RE: Notes version 6.5 does NOT have a NotesIniPath setting in registry
Thanks! I’ll try to set it with a transform file (although I hate using transform files).
Subject: RE: Notes version 6.5 does NOT have a NotesIniPath setting in registry
…I tried it again and using this:
C:\Notes\ProgFiles\notes.exe “=T:\Notes\DataFiles\notes.ini”
I still cannot launch notes using the notes.ini file in the new location (T:\Notes\DataFiles).
You say that this is a fundamental part of notes…I’m a little concerned then. On version 6.5.1 the command works but on 6.5 it doesn’t.
Your thoughts?
Subject: RE: Notes version 6.5 does NOT have a NotesIniPath setting in registry
The Notes desktop icons are created with this command line option by default in every version since 6.0.
If a fundamental part of Notes works for everyone else except you, I have to believe you are doing something wrong.
Either there is something wrong with your 6.5 install, or you are not using the command line option correctly.
Subject: RE: Notes version 6.5 does NOT have a NotesIniPath setting in registry
And…
The Notes 6.5.1 install does give me a NotesIniPath in regedit but it ignores it when launching notes.ini.
No matter what I change NotesIniPath to, it’ll always use whatever path I have in the Lotus Notes icon property (T:\Notes\DataFiles\notes.ini).
Not sure why NotesIniPath is even in the registry if it’s not used.
Subject: It’s use for multi-user installs only.