Originally Posted by Akryn
On Windows, it's also possible (although much less likely, now) for the addons dir to be in %userprofile%\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\World of Warcraft\Interface\
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This sounds like the case if you are using Windows Vista/7 AND WoW is installed in the Program Files folder. Program Files is locked down so only "certified" installers can write changes to that folder. If programs wish to make changes and don't use a certified installer/uninstaller, they have to use the AppData folder to store those changes. This is part of the security scheme used with Vista/7
However this there is an easy way around this: Move your WoW folder!
- Create a new folder in your "root" drive (usually C:\). Called it something like "Games" (without the quotes)
- Now goto Program Files, right click on the WoW folder and choose "Cut" (or just select and press Control X)
- Open up your new Games folder and select any empty spot and right click. Choose "Paste" (or just press Control V)
- Wait the short amount of time needed to complete the transfer
- You can now install AddOns and such in the AddOns folder. Likewise updaters such as the Curse Client and Minion can work with this folder, they just may need a bit of help finding it the time
In the future, just install any new games in your new Games folder. However WoW is not picky, it will happily use what ever folder you choose.