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Some applications are designed to work directly on SSD storage.

Some applications are designed to work directly on SSD storage.

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MrEpic_
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11-29-2023, 08:49 AM
#1
Adjusted Windows settings to allow applications to install on the SSD, but they continue to install on the HDD. What should I do next?
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MrEpic_
11-29-2023, 08:49 AM #1

Adjusted Windows settings to allow applications to install on the SSD, but they continue to install on the HDD. What should I do next?

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butterman452
Junior Member
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12-02-2023, 07:10 PM
#2
Transitioned to operating systems and software solutions.
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butterman452
12-02-2023, 07:10 PM #2

Transitioned to operating systems and software solutions.

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UnMuteLP
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12-08-2023, 10:52 AM
#3
Follow the outlined instructions carefully. Create a symbolic link of the original path to the desired location.
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UnMuteLP
12-08-2023, 10:52 AM #3

Follow the outlined instructions carefully. Create a symbolic link of the original path to the desired location.

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Ipod984
Senior Member
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12-08-2023, 12:29 PM
#4
I can relocate them, but the issue lies in any app installing on my SSD rather than my HDD, even though I configured it for the HDD. Would moving my program files folder to the hard drive help?
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Ipod984
12-08-2023, 12:29 PM #4

I can relocate them, but the issue lies in any app installing on my SSD rather than my HDD, even though I configured it for the HDD. Would moving my program files folder to the hard drive help?

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12-08-2023, 05:42 PM
#5
Did you complete the symbolic link process? Just moving isn't sufficient because Metro will recreate the folder when another app is installed. The trick involves using symbolic links to make Metro think the file is in its original place, but it actually points elsewhere. From Metro's perspective, the change is minimal. If no apps are running, you can also perform a registry edit, remove all installed apps, then run the edit and reinstall them.
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captainevan100
12-08-2023, 05:42 PM #5

Did you complete the symbolic link process? Just moving isn't sufficient because Metro will recreate the folder when another app is installed. The trick involves using symbolic links to make Metro think the file is in its original place, but it actually points elsewhere. From Metro's perspective, the change is minimal. If no apps are running, you can also perform a registry edit, remove all installed apps, then run the edit and reinstall them.

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mewa11
Member
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12-10-2023, 05:53 PM
#6
I don’t have to relocate them; I just need it placed on my HDD. I configured it to do this by default, but it doesn’t work.
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mewa11
12-10-2023, 05:53 PM #6

I don’t have to relocate them; I just need it placed on my HDD. I configured it to do this by default, but it doesn’t work.

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Neosylis
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12-10-2023, 07:01 PM
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Neosylis
12-10-2023, 07:01 PM #7

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Juninhocao
Member
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12-11-2023, 08:35 PM
#8
I'm not referring to public transportation apps.
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Juninhocao
12-11-2023, 08:35 PM #8

I'm not referring to public transportation apps.

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sean_63
Junior Member
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12-18-2023, 02:38 AM
#9
Consider clarifying which applications you mean, as "Applications" now has multiple interpretations. Identify the specific ones—most let you set the installation folder manually, though some don’t. A registry edit is available for this: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...343?auth=1 If the edit fails and the app can’t pick a custom path, you’re limited.
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sean_63
12-18-2023, 02:38 AM #9

Consider clarifying which applications you mean, as "Applications" now has multiple interpretations. Identify the specific ones—most let you set the installation folder manually, though some don’t. A registry edit is available for this: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...343?auth=1 If the edit fails and the app can’t pick a custom path, you’re limited.

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MrKiwiism
Member
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12-18-2023, 04:01 AM
#10
You place applications in any location you prefer during the setup process.
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MrKiwiism
12-18-2023, 04:01 AM #10

You place applications in any location you prefer during the setup process.