Running programs on different harddrives

[Presac]

I have a computer with an 120GB SSD (C:\ where the OS is installed) and a 1GB HDD and want to know if there is any problems with installing programs on both the main SSD and the HDD.
Can I simply make a new Program files folder on the HDD and instal programs there, or do I need to make changes in the registry. I think I have read something about the "\Program files" and "\Program files (x86)" having a speciel setup in windows and was wondering whether these needed to be applied to the new folders on the HDD.

 

[Kaktussoft]

Simply make a folder like "Program files" or "Programs" or anything you like on HDD. Install programs there. In most installers is a question like "custom install", or "change install folder".

Don't move already installed programs! If you want to move them... uninstall and install them in folder you want.

After creating the d:\yourprograms folder do this (replace with real name and drive letter!)

cacls [COLOR=red]"d:\yourprograms"[/COLOR] /s:"D:PAI(A;;FA;;;S-1-5-80-956008885-3418522649-1831038044-1853292631-2271478464)(A;CIIO;GA;;;S-1-5-80-956008885-3418522649-1831038044-1853292631-2271478464)(A;;0x1301bf;;;SY)(A;OICIIO;GA;;;SY)(A;;0x1301bf;;;BA)(A;OICIIO;GA;;;BA)(A;;0x1200a9;;;BU)(A;OICIIO;GXGR;;;BU)(A;OICIIO;GA;;;CO)"

copy paste all code to an elevated command prompt and press enter.

 

[gregrocker]

You lose the benefit of faster SSD speeds if you install programs to HDD. If I were to move anything off the SSD it would be User Folders - Change Default Location.

120gb should be plenty of space to contain it all except backups and storage.

 

[Presac]

I forgot to mention the computer is brand new, so there isn't much installed yet, But I have a tendency to install a lot of programs. The Idea I had was to only install the programs I use on a daily basis on the SSD, and install those programs I don't use that often on the HDD.
A question to the first answer:

cacls "d:\yourprograms" /s:"D:PAI(A;;FA;;;S-1-5-80-956008885-3418522649-1831038044-1853292631-2271478464)(A;CIIO;GA;;;S-1-5-80-956008885-3418522649-1831038044-1853292631-2271478464)(A;;0x1301bf;;;SY)(A;OICIIO;GA;;;SY)(A;;0x1301bf;;;BA)(A;OICIIO;GA;;;BA)(A;;0x1200a9;;;BU)(A;OICIIO;GXGR;;;BU)(A;OICIIO;GA;;;CO)"

What exactly does this do

To the second answer, I will try to move the User folder as suggested.

 

[Kaktussoft]

I forgot to mention the computer is brand new, so there isn't much installed yet, But I have a tendency to install a lot of programs. The Idea I had was to only install the programs I use on a daily basis on the SSD, and install those programs I don't use that often on the HDD.
A question to the first answer:

cacls "d:\yourprograms" /s:"D:PAI(A;;FA;;;S-1-5-80-956008885-3418522649-1831038044-1853292631-2271478464)(A;CIIO;GA;;;S-1-5-80-956008885-3418522649-1831038044-1853292631-2271478464)(A;;0x1301bf;;;SY)(A;OICIIO;GA;;;SY)(A;;0x1301bf;;;BA)(A;OICIIO;GA;;;BA)(A;;0x1200a9;;;BU)(A;OICIIO;GXGR;;;BU)(A;OICIIO;GA;;;CO)"

What exactly does this do

To the second answer, I will try to move the User folder as suggested.

It sets the default security permissions to the folder. C:\program files folder is protected: Normal users may not write in it, administrators may (with elevated permissions). I assume you want same protection to new folder as well? That's why I gave you the command

 

[Presac]

Oh. I will try that.
Should the D in

/s:"DAI(A;;FA; ...

be changed to the new drive letter to?
And as a last question, will both 64 bit and 32 bit programs both run smoothly in the new program folder?

 

[Kaktussoft]

Oh. I will try that.
Should the D in

/s:"DAI(A;;FA; ...

be changed to the new drive letter to?
And as a last question, will both 64 bit and 32 bit programs both run smoothly in the new program folder?

Leave everyting after /s as it is. D: has nothing to do with drive D
32 or 64 bits doesn't matter

 

[Kaktussoft]

You can also move user folders very easy using cut/paste (not copy/paste!)
Make a folder called "Yourname" on HDD and paste the folders there. You may decide yourself with ones to move. But here's the list

 

[gregrocker]

Wow, Kaktussoft. Much easier. Changes the Location tab, too.

 

[Kaktussoft]

Wow, Kaktussoft. Much easier. Changes the Location tab, too.

Works great and without any problems as far as I know. I did it that way. Also moved "public video", "public documents" ... all public stuff as well.