Got a question about my hard drives.

Red October1984 · 10-23-12, 05:21 PM

My C drive on my laptop is getting full. Can i store stuff on the D drive? Can i install games to it? My D drive is untouched.

Cybermat47 · 10-23-12, 05:34 PM

No, I don't think you can install things in the D drive.

I would recommend moving some files to a USB drive.

the_tyrant · 10-23-12, 07:38 PM

Of course you can!

You can move your files to the D drive, and in the future, when you install things, just install to the D drive instead of the C drive. Most programs can be installed to different locations, there are just a few that cannot.

Tip: try moving your steam folder, that is probably taking up a lot of space, and by default, it is in the C drive.

Red October1984 · 10-23-12, 09:05 PM

Thanks guys. I only have 6 gb left on C. 166gb left on D.

Herr-Berbunch · 10-24-12, 06:43 AM

I have three drives, two (C: and W: contain programs/games, the third contains music/pictures) you can stick 'em anywhere. If it's a physical second drive it'll do it good to have a few programs on there, if it's a partition of one physical drive then not so much. The more a drive has on it the slower it's response time is so splitting between the two would help.

Arclight · 10-24-12, 08:49 AM

Similar setup to HerrB; C: for Windows and programs, seperate partition for storage (music,video, installers, etc), then a 2nd drive for games.

Should note though that if you move a program it might not function correctly, at the very least it will break shortcuts. Programs tend to make entries in the registry, which will be incorrect if the data moved somewhere else. Better to uninstall and reinstall to new location.

JU_88 · 10-24-12, 11:34 AM

Not only do I keep my data on a D: Drive, but D: Drive is also a Raid 1 Array, Its got 10 years worth of MP3s, family photos. Textures and 3d work + lots more stuff that is irreplaceble. Drives can fail, so Im not taking any chances.

10-23-12, 05:21 PM	#1
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Got a question about my hard drives. My C drive on my laptop is getting full. Can i store stuff on the D drive? Can i install games to it? My D drive is untouched. __________________

10-23-12, 05:34 PM	#2
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10-23-12, 07:38 PM	#3
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Of course you can! You can move your files to the D drive, and in the future, when you install things, just install to the D drive instead of the C drive. Most programs can be installed to different locations, there are just a few that cannot. Tip: try moving your steam folder, that is probably taking up a lot of space, and by default, it is in the C drive. __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us

10-23-12, 09:05 PM	#4
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. I only have 6 gb left on C. 166gb left on D. __________________

10-24-12, 06:43 AM	#5
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I have three drives, two (C: and W: contain programs/games, the third contains music/pictures) you can stick 'em anywhere. If it's a physical second drive it'll do it good to have a few programs on there, if it's a partition of one physical drive then not so much. The more a drive has on it the slower it's response time is so splitting between the two would help. __________________

10-24-12, 08:49 AM	#6
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Similar setup to HerrB; C: for Windows and programs, seperate partition for storage (music,video, installers, etc), then a 2nd drive for games. Should note though that if you move a program it might not function correctly, at the very least it will break shortcuts. Programs tend to make entries in the registry, which will be incorrect if the data moved somewhere else. Better to uninstall and reinstall to new location. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

10-24-12, 11:34 AM	#7
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,727 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Not only do I keep my data on a D: Drive, but D: Drive is also a Raid 1 Array, Its got 10 years worth of MP3s, family photos. Textures and 3d work + lots more stuff that is irreplaceble. Drives can fail, so Im not taking any chances.