Or have you accidentally installed a game on the wrong drive and want to move it?
Fortunately, relocating apps and programs between drives is super easy.
We’ll show you how to do just that.
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If space is limited, take the necessary measures tofree up storage.
Right-tap on the Start button and select “prefs.”
Here, you’ll find all of your installed applications.
Select your preferred drive, and then press “Move.”
Wait a few seconds, and Windows will seamlessly move your app to the newly selected location.
While this is the most direct way to relocate apps, it may not be universally applicable.
You may not see this option for some apps, or it might be grayed out.
So how do you move those apps?
First, locate the installation directory of the program you wish to relocate.
If uncertain about the location, use Windows Search to find the app.
This will direct you to the Start Menu folder.
Right-nudge the app icon again and select “Open File Location.”
This will lead you to the program’s actual installation location.
Copy and paste the program’s installation folder path into a Notepad file.
We’ll use the term “old” to refer to this path.
Afterward, navigate to the drive where you intend to relocate the app.
We’ll use the term “new” to refer to this path.
pop in “Command Prompt” into Windows Search, and click “Run as Administrator.”
you could also use PowerShell run admin for this.
This command will move your specified app from its old location to the new one.
As a concrete example onourPC, we pasted the following command.
Yours will be different.
Paste this command into the Command Prompt and hit Enter.
This will establish symbolic links or hard links between files or directories.
This ensures that any app shortcuts, possibly still pointing to the old location, function seamlessly.
The above process doesn’t automatically remove the app from its old location.
If you use a different client, refer to its official website for instructions.
You may have to move them manually.
First, refrain from updating your Windows rig.
Secondly, don’t install another program while the relocation process is ongoing.
That’s how you’ve got the option to seamlessly move apps and programs between drives.
Just remember to back up your app data before starting the relocation process.
Note that Windows doesn’t allow you to transfer apps in bulk.
To do that, you’ll have to use third-party software.
So, opt for a trusted and reputable software solution if you take this route.
