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

About moving program from C to D on Windows computer. If you dig a vintage vibe, you can use the classic Control Panel to uninstall and reinstall programs:

Uninstall the program from the C drive:

• Open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
• Find the program, right-click, and hit Uninstall.

Reinstall on the D drive:

• When you install it again, look for a custom install option. Point it to your D drive, and voila! Program is now living on D!

And you can also move programs from C to D on Windows computer by creating a Custom Shortcut. A bit of a trick but works like a charm for programs that store files in their own folders without true "installation" requirements:

1. Locate the Program’s Folder on your C drive.
2. Cut and Paste it into your D drive.
3. Create a Shortcut back to the original location:
   - Right-click on the program’s executable file and select Create shortcut.
   - Move that shortcut back to wherever you usually access it from (like your desktop).
   - This won’t technically move the program, but it’ll let you use it from the D drive!

If you're feeling a bit more adventurous, you can use PowerShell to create symbolic links. This will let Windows think the program is still in its original spot, while it’s actually chilling on your D drive:

• Open PowerShell as admin (right-click on Start and pick Windows PowerShell (Admin)).
• Use this command: New-Item -ItemType Junction -Path "C:\Path\To\Original\Program" -Target "D:\Path\To\New\Program"

Replace the paths with where your program actually is. This one requires some know-how but can be super helpful if you move a lot of programs!