Can I Install games on an External Hard Drive?

[VxThrasherxV]

wasnt really sure if that would work since it has to be in the program files can i? bc i have several games and would rather have them on my TB that on my internal HD

 

[TGSoldier]

Yes. You can install them there.

 

[VxThrasherxV]

how do i go about doing that bc i tried and it just put it in a "Builds" folder on my C:/

 

[Xplaced]

When you install a program, you can choose "Custom" and then choose the file path. You'll need to know the drive letter of the external drive, then you can do whatever you want.

For example, if the external drive is E, and you are installing MW2, you could install it to "E:\Games\Modern Warfare 2" or something like that.

The big downside to this is that if you install something to an external drive and unplug it, your stuff won't work and you'll have a bunch of shortcuts pointing to stuff that doesn't exist. If you always leave the drive plugged in and don't plan on moving it, then you should be ok. Also the drive letter can potentially change if you unplug it and plug it back in, thought that's less likely.

Edit: No problem, hope that info helps.

 

[VxThrasherxV]

thank you my good sir

 

[dis0wned1]

In regard to installing games on externals don't try to run more than one aplication form the external at one as it will often cause the applications to fail, after all your running through a usb or fire-wire rather than a sata cable.

 

[Coolness]

What about a second internal disk in the slot "D"? Thats possible too right?

 

[dis0wned1]

What about a second internal disk in the slot "D"? Thats possible too right?

Yes as above simply select custom install rather than standard or generic or w/e else it might say and set the file path yourself, often a browse window will open and you just click where u want it to install to.

 

[Coolness]

Awesome. thanks.