Windows 10: How to have program/OS files in C: and all else in D: ?

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  1. MALLJ
    MALLJ Win User

    How to have program/OS files in C: and all else in D: ?


    I have a new desktop computer with Winows 11 22H2 with a 1/4 T SSD drive C: and a full T hard drive D:.How can I get it to save documents, pictures, etcetera to D: instead of C: ?

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    MALLJ, Dec 29, 2022
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  2. JACEE
    Jacee Win User

    C: Drive disk cleanup

    I've already done your suggestions....... yep, need a bigger drive for C: suppose!
     
    Jacee, Dec 29, 2022
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  3. MICHAEL AP
    Michael AP Win User
    How to Move Files (not Apps) from C to D?

    I’m asking this common question because of the many different explanations on how to move data files (not apps) from C to D. Some instruct use Windows Explorer, right click Folder > Properties > Move Location; others suggest drag and drop, or copy and paste from C to D. Some say to use command scripts or registry changes, or Partitions. What is the safest way?

    • Do I also need to make any changes to my Shell Folders and/or User Shell Folders too?
    • Finally, for the Folder Change Location method, some instruct to move location to D:\Documents, for example. Why wouldn’t the path be D:\users\NAME\Documents?
    Many Thanks! Michael
     
    Michael AP, Dec 29, 2022
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  4. LOKESH-S
    LOKESH-S Win User

    How to have program/OS files in C: and all else in D: ?

    If we store our programs in C: (SSD ) will it be faster when it's stored in D: (HDD) ?

    Hi there! This is LOKESH,

    My laptop configuration is 256GB SSD (C: drive) and 1TB HDD (D: or E: ), Intel i5 11th gen.

    *My query is if I install my programs in C: (i.e SSD) will it be faster than when it is stored in HDD like D:?

    *If I use 90% of C: will it reduce the performance of OS? and if I left more space in C: will my OS perform well?

    *Can you give your suggestion that where should I install my programs ( SSD or HDD) but my SSD space is low (256GB)!
     
    LOKESH-S, Dec 29, 2022
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