What's the difference between this to options to install and manage packages?
And which one is better to use for regular LaTeX typesetting?
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They both do the same thing, except that the Admin version starts up with admin privileges. They both perform the same functions for your TeX distribution.– ChrisSCommented Nov 17, 2013 at 9:57
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@m0nhawk Agree on the dupe: should I remove my answer here?– Joseph Wright ♦Commented Nov 17, 2013 at 11:29
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@JosephWright: I don't think so. Let it stay.– m0nhawkCommented Nov 17, 2013 at 12:16
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When installed in 'multi-user' mode, MiKTeX maintains two trees for installed packages:
- The system-wide tree, typically
C:\Program Files\MiKTeX <version>\ - A per-user tree, typically inside
%APPDATA%(a user-specific folder)
When you use the 'Admin' mode for maintenance, packages are updated/installed in the system wide tree, and so are available for all users. On the other hand, when you run in 'non-Admin' mode, the user-specific folder is updated and so this applies only for 'you'.
MiKTeX always reads the per-user folder first, so if you install a package in both folders your 'personal' copy is read. That can lead to confusion if you've done an Admin update and are not seeing a change of say version. As such, for a computer only used by one person a 'multi-user' install is probably best avoided, as you then don't have to worry about this.
answered Nov 17, 2013 at 10:12
