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Jrueui
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Jun 26, 2025
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Moving Files or Programs

I have 2 internal drives, on is a SSD and the other is a HDD. Is it possible to move a program or file from one drive to the other without having to mess with the registry and if so how?

  • Most programs are installed with registry entries and system links, so just copying the program folder from one drive to another usually won’t work well and can break the app.

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  • Feynmanliw's avatar
    Feynmanliw
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    Most programs are installed with registry entries and system dependencies, so simply moving the program folder (e.g., from C:\Program Files\ to another drive) won't work reliably.

  • CassKaee's avatar
    CassKaee
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    Most programs are installed with registry entries and system links, so just copying the program folder from one drive to another usually won’t work well and can break the app.

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