changing where programs get saved on file explorer.

Hi keithyzappa

Items stored in Program files are the 64bit 3rd party applications that you install, items stored in the (x86) version of that folder are the 32bit 3rd party applications you install

Some 3rd party software will allow you to install their software to another drive, most will not give you that choice

Here is a list of the things that can be moved to your D drive:

1.
Move all your User Library folders to D:

Open Windows File Explorer

In the right hand pane, right click your Documents folder and choose Properties

Select the Location tab

In the Location box, type D:\Documents then click Apply and Ok

When that move completes, do the same for Pictures, Videos and Music

Each time, provide a new folder location, for example, Pictures will go to D:\Pictures


2.
Move the location of all future content downloaded from the Microsoft Store

Open the Settings App (gear icon on your Start Menu)

Go to System - Storage - Change where new content is saved:

Change all options you find there to D

3.
If you are a Steam Gamer

Stop all processes associated with Steam

Move the Steam folder to your D drive manually

Then open the Steam Control Panel and point that to the new location


4.
Please Note: this should ideally be done before you begin installing any software

For 3rd party applications, some will allow you to choose an installation location, for those, create a new Program files folder on your D drive, then for each application, create a new sub-folder of that folder

Other 3rd party applications will not allow you to change the installation location, and there is no safe way to move those to your D drive . . .

Man that was quick, cheers for your easy friendly step-by-step guide, I sort of have already completed #2 and having somewhat had a go with steam, I have things like iracing, Oculus, Voice Attack with Digital Race Engineer, Fanatec and a few others that I will try and move as U explained, but first thing tomorrow as I'min desperate need of sleep.

Thanks