Mounting Games Partition to C:

theronin · 26 Jan 2010

In an effort to save SSD space, I came across the idea of mounting a games partition to a C:\Program Files (X86)\Games\ folder.

I’m wondering though why not just install games directly to that partition? I don’t think I’ve come across a game that doesn’t allow you to designate the installation location.

Or does Windows 7 automatically look in the system drive for games info? For example, clicking on the games link in the startup menu.

Jonathan_King · 26 Jan 2010

Welcome!

You right, you can just as well install the games directly to the partition. If you would like, you can add a shortcut to the game in C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games

Many games automatically stick a shortcut there, anyway.

~JK