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Just got a new SSD and I cloned my hard drive onto it. I am now managing my files on the SSD.

 

How do I move some installed programs from my SSD onto the (now blank; for mass storage)  hard drive?

Its not just like there is an option in the properties to move it elsewhere. How do I do this without reinstalling everything I need to move?

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There isn't really a way that works without problems. Programs need to know where its files are, and moving them to another drive messes that up. The only way really is to reinstall the ones you want to move. 

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Oh hey look what I found: http://www.funduc.com/app_mover.htm

 

Gotta give this a try.

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Hi,

 

To say the long story in a short way.

 

You Can't do it.

 

User folder, such as Documents, Pictures, Music, Downloads, etc are easily movable. If you want the programs moved to another location, uninstall them first, then re-install, specifying a different target location.

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