WHere does DocFetcher Pro put its index files

Nam-Quang Tran — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:53:34 -0000

Hi there,

DocFetcher and DocFetcher Pro are separate pieces of software with separate FAQ pages.

The DocFetcher FAQ is here: https://sourceforge.net/p/docfetcher/wiki/FAQ/

The DocFetcher Pro FAQ is here: https://docfetcherpro.com/faq/

The relevant entry on the DocFetcher Pro FAQ says:

How can I change the location of the indexes?

DocFetcher has a misc/paths.txt file that allows customizing the location of the indexes. In DocFetcher Pro, the misc/paths.txt file is gone without replacement for technical reasons (namely known bugginess and program instability), so relocating the indexes that way is not possible with DocFetcher Pro. However, there is still another way: In the portable versions of DocFetcher Pro, the indexes are inside the program folder, and this folder can be moved around freely.

Regards
q:-) <= Quang

WHere does DocFetcher Pro put its index files

Edward Lipsett — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:06:36 -0000

Yes, I know this is covered in the FAQ, which states "For customizing the location of the index files, have a look at the file misc/paths.txt inside the DocFetcher folder."
Unfortunately, my installation (Windows 11) does not include a paths.txt file. My index files are located on my (crowded) C drive at the address given in that FAQ.

Could someone direct me to information on how to move (or re-create) my index files at a different location, NOT on my c drive? Or just post the paths.txt file, it if provides an explanation.

Thank you

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