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Is there a simple way to move already installed apps from my c drive after I create a D drive without harming any programs?

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Some apps will function if u move them.

You will mess up stuff though: dependencies, registry, "Uninstall" list, shortcuts, etc.

 

 

There are apps that you can and the ones you can't do easy.

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There will be too many registry entries pointing to the present location.You could however depending on the programs, use portable versions which do not need installing.

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Not all program installations can be moved on Windows (and Android) and there's a technically valid reason for that.

 

Moreover, moving installations from an SSD to a HDD might also cause loss in responsiveness.

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