Hi, So I recently installed a 120GB PNY SSD. Since I installed the OS onto my SSD, it's showing that I have no drivers (graphics card and such) and won't recognize that I have Java downloaded (this is all on my HDD) I did the Easy File Transfer, and that didn't help. So, I was wondering, is there a way I can JUST boot off of my SSD, while still using my HDD drivers? Or will I have to reinstall all the drivers? Because it won't let me play any of my games, and I'm pretty sure it's because I don't have the drivers. Thanks.
How to boot off of SSD while utilizing HDD Drivers
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ThatVietGuy
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As far as I know, Steam games can be transferred between drives very easily. Everything else will require a reinstall since the installations involve a lot more than just the game files.
So, let's say Dark Souls II for example. I started running it today because I have it downloaded on my HDD, yet I don't have my save files. The SSD is only 120GB, so I don't have the space to transfer everything to the SSD. Why will it launch off of my HDD, yet tell me I have no save data? Is there some option that is on that has it boot from the HDD yet look for the files in the SSD? I'm sorry for all the questions, I'm just very upset.
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That's why I said you'd have to reinstall to get full functionality. Some game files will be fully installed to the Program Files folder and some have install files elsewhere. The reason the game can't find the save files is because the saves are located in a place the game can't find.
When you initially install the game, it creates a save folder in a specific spot. Now that you've changed everything around it doesn't know where that specific spot is. This is the same for every game, but the location depends on what game you're playing.
When you initially install the game, it creates a save folder in a specific spot. Now that you've changed everything around it doesn't know where that specific spot is. This is the same for every game, but the location depends on what game you're playing.
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