Is it possible to move programs from SSD to HDD with out reinstall?

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  1. NathanRice411
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    Is it possible to move programs from SSD to HDD with out reinstall?


    Hello Windows professionals...

    I was hoping to get some guidance and info from you all on a question... So my SSD drive (111 GB capacity) is almost full. Last month I purchased CCleaner (Awesome tool) and used the drive wiper/free space only application and it freed up more than i imagined. But I'm now back to the ugly red bar in my computer showing i'm nearly out of storage space. I have 2 HDD drives in my rig, Both 1TB each and PLENTY of room to do what ever. Is it possible to move installed programs and their files from the SSD (that I so stupidly installed them on) to any one of my 1TB Hdd without having to reinstall the program? and leaving just the OS on the SSD? My rig is used mostly to play & record music and a lot of these programs take FOREVER to install. My guess is no i cant and should pay more attention to the post-it note I wrote long ago saying "Life can be hard for anyone, but life is impossible if your stupid" EH? LOL!
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  3. whs
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    Program files of installed programs cannot be moved. You can only direct them to a folder on the HDD during the installation (but not all programs allow you to do that).

    What is easy to move is user files (documents, music, videos, pictures). There are 2 different methods doing that. If you think that would help you, post back and I describe the methods in more detail.

    Another space eater may be the restore points. That is easy to check. Open an elevated command prompt (run as admin) and run this command:

    vssadmin list shadowstorage

    The Allocated number tells you how much space is taken by the restore points. If you think that's too much, post back and I tell you how to reduce that space.
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  4. NathanRice411
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    Terrific advice!! As soon as I saw the word "restore points" it totally hit me. That can surely eat up room. But let me ask you this... Is it possible to maybe some how save restore points on a different drive?
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  6. NathanRice411
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    Shame on me.. I should have looked at this link first before posting.... Sorry everyone.
    How to move installed programs to another drive?
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  7. whs
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    NathanRice411 said:
    Terrific advice!! As soon as I saw the word "restore points" it totally hit me. That can surely eat up room. But let me ask you this... Is it possible to maybe some how save restore points on a different drive?
    No, that is not possible. But what you can do instead is images. And those you can store on any internal or external disk. Use free Macrium. That is your best option.

    Imaging with free Macrium
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  8. pallesenw
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    You can take a look at mklink: Mklink

    With that you can redirect folders.
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  10. gregrocker
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    to the HD, since Programs benefit most by the extra speed of an SSD.

    If space becomes scarce again then I would buy a larger SSD, or you can uninstall lesser-used programs and reinstall them to a folder on the HD.
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  11. lehnerus2000
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    I'm not sure that it is a good idea to use the CCleaner free space wiper on an SSD.
    IIRC, that is supposed to "zero" unused (or previous used) memory locations on HDDs, by performing multiple writes.
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  12. NathanRice411
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    lehnerus2000 said:
    I'm not sure that it is a good idea to use the CCleaner free space wiper on an SSD.
    IIRC, that is supposed to "zero" unused (or previous used) memory locations on HDDs, by performing multiple writes.
    Wow? Really? I will surely keep that in mind...

    ....Of all the forums I ever posted on (its a lot) I seriously believe this site is the fastest at replying to a question and with smart ideas and tools given every time. I think I owe a donation now... Anyone who is a regular on this site then i will bet high stakes someone here has gotten you out of a pickle or saved your ass a lot of frustration... If so, then lets all donate something eh? Im sure just 5 bucks is appreciated..
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  13. NathanRice411
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    Really? No donate link? Man.... all this free info and the site doesnt even have a cup sitting out that says "Spare Change" I vote this site #1 in 2013 for most helpful computer site....
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