Solved OS on C: 120GB SSD; Forcing Programs to D: 1TB Internal Drive

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I want to have only my OS on my C: drive, a 120 GB SSD and all my programs on my D: drive, a 1TB Blue WD drive.

Some programs ask my where to load it, but other do not.

How do I force those programs who do not give me an opportunity to select where to load the program to the D: drive?

Thanks!

Joe
 

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Windows 10 Home C1H1
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2.30 gigahertz Intel Core i7-10510U
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HP 865A 64.17
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I have a small (128G) SSD with (win 7 + Programs) in one 85G partition and Lubuntu on a 40G partition.
Using Kari tutorial I have moved C:\users to D:\users. Works very well.

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I would leave Program Files, Program Files (x86) and ProgramData on C:

As you can see, I have a D:\Programs where I install Very large gaming programs and antivirus.

I can guide you on moving C:\users to D:\users
 

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Not having programs on the SSD largely negates the advantages of using one. There are registry entries available to move "Program Files" but Microsoft does not recommend this and there are known issues. Most applications have an option to install to a chosen drive.
 

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Xeon W3520
Memory
8 GB
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Nvidia Geforce 210
Thanks
 

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Windows 10 Home C1H12.30 gigahertz Intel Core i7-10510U12GBIntel UHD Graphics
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Laptop 17t-by200 CTO
OS
Windows 10 Home C1H1
CPU
2.30 gigahertz Intel Core i7-10510U
Motherboard
HP 865A 64.17
Memory
12GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD Graphics
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 27es
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