Windows 10: Moving game and program files to another drive by using move documets to another drive

Hi. I want to ask if everything will work if I move files located in documents to another drive by moving docs to another drive.

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Switch C: drive with D: drive and move Program Files

Hi, CaptJDC. I'm Robinson, and I’m happy to help you today.

It's not recommended to move the folders "Program Files", "Program Files(x86)", and "Program Data" to another drive, most programs use the C: as the default path to work properly. Changing these folders to another drive will make most of your software stop working.

The folders Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Pictures, and Videos you can move without problems.

Step 1: Create the folder on the drive D:

1-Open the File Explorer

2-Click on "This PC" and open the "Local disk D:"

3-Create the folders Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Pictures, and Videos

Step 2: Move the folders to the new location

1-Open the File Explorer

2-Right-click on the "Documents" folder and click on properties

3-Click on the "Location" tab

4-Click on "Move..." and select the "Documents" folder on drive D and click on Ok

5-You will be asked if you want to move the files to the new location, click on "Yes" to confirm

6-Repeat this procedure for the other folders

To identify which files taking more space on your drive C:, you can an app called TreeSize Free from the Microsoft Store.

https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/treesiz...

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know and I'll be glad to assist you further.

 

Move programs to different drive?

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me helpy ou.

Please share the details.

• Which programs are you referring to?
• What is the status when you try to install it in D drive?

I suggest you to uninstall the programs and reinstall it. Browse and select the installation path for the program to D drive and check if it helps.

I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

 

Move documents from D drive into reinstalled program

Hi,

We recommend that you contact the program developer for instructions on how to move your files. They should be able to provide you a step-by-step guide on you can move your documents from the D:\ drive to their program.

Thank you.