title: Why doesn't Chocolatey install packages into `C:\Program Files\`?
body: <p>According to the Windows installation rules, programs should be installed to
  <code>C:\Program Files</code> (64-bit program / x86-64) or <code>C:\Program Files (x86)</code> (32-bit program / x86). The program is copied into a sub-sub-folder containing the vendor name and the program name.</p>
  
  <p>But why doesn't Chocolatey install packages into <code>C:\Program Files\&lt;Vendor&gt;\&lt;Program&gt;\</code>?</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p><strong>10. Apps must install to the correct folders by default</strong><br>
    Users should have a consistent and secure experience with the default installation location of files, while maintaining the option to install an app in the location of their choice. It is also necessary to store app data in the correct location to allow several people to use the same computer without corrupting or overwriting each other's data and settings. Windows provides specific locations in the file system to store programs and software components, shared app data, and app data specific to a user</p>
    
    <p><strong>10.1 Your app must be installed in the Program Files folder by default</strong><br>
    For native 32-bit and 64-bit apps in %ProgramFiles%, and %ProgramFiles(x86)% for 32-bit apps running on x64. User data or app data must never be stored in this location because of the security permissions configured for this folder.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>Source: <a href="https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/hh749939.aspx" rel="noreferrer">Certification requirements for Windows desktop apps</a><br>
  Version: 10 (July 29, 2015)</p>