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

If you want a safe and fast way to transfer programs from C drive to D, then a dedicated app migration tool is more helpful.  Third-party application migration tools are software specifically designed to help users migrate installed programs, files, and settings from the system drive (usually C drive) to other storage devices (e.g. D drive, SSD). These tools simplify the migration process by automating scripting, file copying, and registry modifications to avoid the complexity and risk of manual operations.

Here are the main advantages of using such tools:

1. Save time and effort, no need to do it manually
Auto Scan: The tool will automatically identify which programs are safe to migrate (exclude system critical files).
Batch migration: Transfer multiple programs at once, avoiding the tedious process of uninstalling and reinstalling them one by one.

2. Handling complex residual files
Manual deletion may miss registry entries, configuration files or user data, while the tool can deeply clean up residuals.

3. Support for forced migration of fixed-path programs
Some programs (such as games, drivers) are not allowed to modify the path of the installation, third-party tools can bypass the restrictions through the underlying technology.

4. Low-risk operations
Tools usually provide a “preview” function, so you can check whether the target path is available before migration to avoid overwriting wrong files.

5. For large programs or games
The data files of games are usually stored in the user directory (C:\Users), so the tool can migrate the whole user folder in bulk.

Fortunately, there are a couple of amazing tools available to help transfer programs from c to d on Windows 10/11 without any issue. It is more safe and convenient!