Safe way to transfer or move programs from c to drive on Windows 11/10?

Moving programs from C drive to your D drive on a Windows computer can be a bit of a hassle. Most programs install by default on the C drive because that’s where Windows is set up, but if you’re running out of space or just want to organize things differently, you might want to move some of those programs to your D drive.

Here’s how to move programs from C to D on Windows 11/10:

1.Check if the program supports it:

Some programs can be uninstalled and reinstalled on a different drive. Do a little research or check the program's settings to see if it has an option to change the installation location.

2. Uninstall and Reinstall:

This is the easiest way if the program isn't too complicated.
Go to Settings > Apps, find the program you want to move, click it, then hit Uninstall.
When you reinstall, just choose the D drive as the installation location. Voila! Clean and easy.

3. Use the Windows Settings (for apps from Microsoft Store):

If you’ve got UWP apps (those cool apps from the Microsoft Store), you can move programs from C to D without uninstalling.
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Find the app you want to move, click on it, and hit Move. Select your D drive, and you’re golden!

4. Manual Method (if you’re feeling adventurous):

This is for the tech-savvy folks. You can sometimes move program folders manually from C:\Program Files to D:\Program Files, but it’s a bit dicey.
After moving the program from C to D, you might need to create shortcuts or edit the registry, and that can be way more complicated and risky.
Make sure you back up your system or at least create a restore point before you dive into the registry.