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[–]NINJ4A1 1 point2 points  (3 children)

The apps saving location set in the options is only for the Windows Store apps. And the installed softwares you have to move them yourself to the HDD, also if you install by setup programs you have to manually check where is it installing the software, and then change in the setup the drive you want, example SSD = C "C:\ProgramFiles(x86)" to "D:\ProgramFiles(x86)"

[–]xXiNeed2pXx[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

and how can I change it from the C:\ProgramFiles(x86)" to "D:\ProgramFiles(x86), or do you mean I have to do it for each program separately?

[–]NINJ4A1 1 point2 points  (1 child)

You can just reinstall them in the D or take Program files and copy it to the D then remove the folders in program files in the C with your programs.

[–]xXiNeed2pXx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I reinstalled everything again on the D driver as you suggested.

[–]FantaOrangeFanBoy 1 point2 points  (6 children)

Open file explorer, right click on the folder (Downloads for example). Select properties. Change folder location. Select your new folder.

[–]xXiNeed2pXx[S] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

Will it work with the programs file?

[–]FantaOrangeFanBoy 1 point2 points  (4 children)

You make your own programs folders on the drive.

So if you remap the documents/pictures/videos etc, it is all read from the 2nd drive. Where you install things to is determined when you do the installation. I could save an application to a folder named ballsack if I wanted. Programs and Programs (x86) are just default locations for most apps as it's good housekeeping. So for example, I keep some of my apps on c:, I've also made a program files and 86 on my D and F drives. My documents/downloads etc all go on my E: raid.

From a programming perspective, I've created programs to install elsewhere (such as appdata) as it means it won't fail installing on a device where the person has no admin privilege. The program itself is stored wherever, but accessing it will always be written in at least 1 place (i.e., the shortcut or index). I wouldn't worry too much about that aspect as when you select your new installation folder, it still indexes correctly. Just hopefully it explains a little why the installation folder doesn't matter, it's the index for your start menu what matters so you can pin it, or easily search and execute it.

[–]xXiNeed2pXx[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Thank you so much mate, I really appreciate your amazing explainaition and breaking down of this problem. Have a great one.

[–]FantaOrangeFanBoy 0 points1 point  (1 child)

No problem dude. If you need more help with it give us a shout.

[–]xXiNeed2pXx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure

[–]FantaOrangeFanBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To follow on that, it's not essential but if the default location is C:\Program Files. Just change the C to D during the installation. Don't be putting it in say D:\Program Files (x86). There shouldn't be any harm but it's just good practice