Moving Programs/Files

[ChuckR]

I am running Windows 7 Professional 64bit on a Kingston SSD. Many programs automatically load to the SSD when I would like them on my WD 500g Black.
What is the best method to move these so that all pointers are updated?

 

[bruceb]

This is for Vista but should work for Windows 7 as well.

First is to move the Progam Files directory back to the drive letter you want it on.

Then see below .. this shows how to move them from C:\
to somewhere else, but you can use it to go back to C:\ .. from say E:\

The installation of most software programs are set by default in the C: Program Files. Below is a means of how to change into another partition.

• Under Windows Vista, select "Run" from the Start menu.
• Click Start> Run (or Windows key + R)
• Type regedit and click OK.
• Scroll to the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion
• On the right window, double click on the key ProgramFilesDir and modify data in this key by the new path for the installation folder.
• For example, enter the path Program Files, to change the partition on which the facilities are

Note: You can also try this program
http://www.funduc.com/app_mover.htm