Can't Install Programs on M.2

venomx · 8 Apr 2021 at 18:13

I have an SSD with windows installed and an M.2 for my games.

If my SSD runs low on storage i'd like to be able to transfer or install some apps on the m.2 but most apps will only let me install to the drive that the OS is installed on. Why is this ?

I'm able to install games on the m.2 no problem. But not apps

Minstadave · 8 Apr 2021 at 18:27

I cant think of many apps that insist on being installed on your boot drive. Nearly all give you the option of where to install.

venomx · 8 Apr 2021 at 18:30

Minstadave said:
I cant think of many apps that insist on being installed on your boot drive. Nearly all give you the option of where to install.

Logitech G HUB, Dragon Centre just to name two

Should'nt be a problem as I dont install many apps. But would be nice to have the option of moving them over if I needed to in future.

Minstadave · 8 Apr 2021 at 18:30

venomx said:
Logitech G HUB, Dragon Centre just to name two

They are the exception rather than the rule. Just lazy devs making poor software.

venomx · 8 Apr 2021 at 18:37

Minstadave said:
They are the exception rather than the rule. Just lazy devs making poor software.

OK cool I understand

KompuKare · 8 Apr 2021 at 18:54

You could probably fool any program to think it is being installed on C using links.
There's the command prompt mklink command, but there are also Windows Explorer extensions.
Might be easier to install to C: first and then move the folder and make link back to the location on C:

seanyc5 · 9 Apr 2021 at 16:16

I have done this a few times without issues. I just upgraded to a 1tb sabrant rocket though so no need now haha

denigor777 · 12 Apr 2021 at 08:21

venomx said:
I have an SSD with windows installed and an M.2 for my games.

If my SSD runs low on storage i'd like to be able to transfer or install some apps on the m.2 but most apps will only let me install to the drive that the OS is installed on. Why is this ?

I'm able to install games on the m.2 no problem. But not apps

You are right, some apps give no choice of install location . For example: MS Office, Steelseries Engine v3. Luckily main games libraries are better (Epic, Blizzard). Steam even lets us move entire games libraries.

I sympathize,!