How to change save location


  1. Posts : 74
    Windows 7 OEM Home Pre. x64
       #1

    How to change save location


    I am new here and I know this has been discussed before because I just read it today but I can't manage to find it again.

    I am wanting to change the default save location from my SSD to my HDD. My SSD contains my OS and I want to keep it fairly empty. I know I need to get into regedit and make a few changes but I'm not 100% sure.

    Last time I did this I had to restore because I couldn't access regedit or download anything so I know I made a mistake somewhere anyone with some better knowledge that can I help ill be very happy but in the mean time ill look for that write up thanks in advance.
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  2. ie9
    Posts : 736
    Windows 7 Ultimate (SP1)
       #2

    What exactly are you trying to save?
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  3. Posts : 74
    Windows 7 OEM Home Pre. x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    For the most part this is a gaming rig so I will be saving games/programs I know I can change the file location but for some programs I cannot.

    I found the link I was talking about but that did nothing for me except make it impossible to download anything.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...ls.html?filter
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  4. Posts : 4,751
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
       #4

    crazyeyeschase said:
    For the most part this is a gaming rig so I will be saving games/programs I know I can change the file location but for some programs I cannot.

    I found the link I was talking about but that did nothing for me except make it impossible to download anything.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...ls.html?filter
    With that method you do not have to go into registry at all. It is just a couple of clicks and it moves. You should not have a problem at all.
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  5. Posts : 74
    Windows 7 OEM Home Pre. x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Yes but what about the few games, programs, and such that don't allow you to change the directory?
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  6. Posts : 4,751
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
       #6

    crazyeyeschase said:
    Yes but what about the few games, programs, and such that don't allow you to change the directory?
    Those have to be reinstalled. Programs don't take long to install.
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  7. Posts : 74
    Windows 7 OEM Home Pre. x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    This is a new rig a "blank canvas" for say so currently I don't have many programs. I am in the process of installing some but there are a few I have came across that won't allow you to change the file location.

    The problem with that is even if I install them on the C drive and copy paste them to my other drive, then delete the files on the C drive I will have broken links and such which is more a hassle then anything that is why I ask if there is a way I can change the save location by default.


    It's now a matter of just reinstalling them if I can't change the location in the first place does that make since?
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  8. ie9
    Posts : 736
    Windows 7 Ultimate (SP1)
       #8

    What programs won't let you change the save location?
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