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Choose a 1 small SSD and four large HDDs. Organize partitions correctly for performance and stability.

Choose a 1 small SSD and four large HDDs. Organize partitions correctly for performance and stability.

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danielskyj
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06-25-2016, 03:42 AM
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I have five storage units right now, listed this way: WD Green M.2 SSD (120GB, Windows OS), Seagate Barracuda 500GB HDD (for programs, only 5% filled), E: Seagate Barracuda 500GB HDD (just for games), F: Seagate Barracuda 500GB HDD (for video production), G: Toshiba P300 1TB HDD (all my data). My issue is that the C drive has most of its space taken up. This happens because many installed programs are set to go on the C drive without an alternative location, which is frustrating. I understand it might seem odd, but would relocating C drive files to D and linking them via CMD be a viable solution? If not, what alternatives remain besides upgrading to a larger SSD?
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danielskyj
06-25-2016, 03:42 AM #1

I have five storage units right now, listed this way: WD Green M.2 SSD (120GB, Windows OS), Seagate Barracuda 500GB HDD (for programs, only 5% filled), E: Seagate Barracuda 500GB HDD (just for games), F: Seagate Barracuda 500GB HDD (for video production), G: Toshiba P300 1TB HDD (all my data). My issue is that the C drive has most of its space taken up. This happens because many installed programs are set to go on the C drive without an alternative location, which is frustrating. I understand it might seem odd, but would relocating C drive files to D and linking them via CMD be a viable solution? If not, what alternatives remain besides upgrading to a larger SSD?

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MigosATL
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07-03-2016, 05:58 PM
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Begin with a fresh setup—transfer all necessary files to another drive. You have the option to choose your desired installation location, and it’s likely you won’t face any restrictions.
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07-03-2016, 05:58 PM #2

Begin with a fresh setup—transfer all necessary files to another drive. You have the option to choose your desired installation location, and it’s likely you won’t face any restrictions.

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07-05-2016, 04:38 PM
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You can set up Windows only on the SSD. I have a 120GB SSD that I use exclusively for Windows. Some adjustments allow installing apps like Chrome on other drives, but the SSD should remain dedicated to Windows. This setup is much more efficient.
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foxh0pper
07-05-2016, 04:38 PM #3

You can set up Windows only on the SSD. I have a 120GB SSD that I use exclusively for Windows. Some adjustments allow installing apps like Chrome on other drives, but the SSD should remain dedicated to Windows. This setup is much more efficient.

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07-05-2016, 06:03 PM
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Program Files movement isn't possible, but other folders are manageable. Use SysInternals Junction tool: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinte...s/junction. Transfer files to another drive, then launch a command prompt in the junction directory and run junction.exe with the source path and destination path. This reroutes all reads and writes to the new location. In Windows Explorer, enable options to display hidden and system files, and consider using WinDirStat to identify space-consuming folders. You might relocate your Firefox or Chrome profile to the alternate folder. On Windows 7, check C:\Users[username] for safe areas, such as uninstaller directories (Windows\Installer, Windows\SoftwareDistribution).
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FlamingTiger9
07-05-2016, 06:03 PM #4

Program Files movement isn't possible, but other folders are manageable. Use SysInternals Junction tool: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinte...s/junction. Transfer files to another drive, then launch a command prompt in the junction directory and run junction.exe with the source path and destination path. This reroutes all reads and writes to the new location. In Windows Explorer, enable options to display hidden and system files, and consider using WinDirStat to identify space-consuming folders. You might relocate your Firefox or Chrome profile to the alternate folder. On Windows 7, check C:\Users[username] for safe areas, such as uninstaller directories (Windows\Installer, Windows\SoftwareDistribution).

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