How to make it so only certain programs and OS are on SSD, everything else on HDD?

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NightFeather

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Hey, so I recently installed a SSD and did a clean install of windows. After downloading some of my main games and programs, I reconnected my old HDD, and formatted it after moving some important data to the SSD, and then back to the HDD after format.

So is there a guide somewhere on how to make it so downloads, program files, etc are on the HDD and only certain programs are on the SSD, and everything else defaults to the HDD while having the OS on the SSD?

Basically I want SSD only for OS and some programs/games, and HDD for everything else.

Right now all my HDD has on it are my videos from before, and that's it, while my SSD has Intel, PerfLogs, Program Files/(86x), Users, and Windows.

EDIT: Ok, I made a folder on my SSD labeled "Games", and am going to install games there. Am I able to move my program files and the (86x) version to the HDD and other files so mainly the only thing on the SSD are my games/major programs and everything else is on the HDD?
Or do I have to create new folders on the HDD and redirect things to them?

Thanks, NightFeather
 
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It would be unwise to directly copy everything over. Stuff would stop working and it would not solve your issue.

The thing is, everything in windows can be changed. Everything. Some things take a little skill, some take coding knowledge, some take the skills of a talented hacker. Luckily, this only takes a little skill.

Follow this guide. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_programs/how-do-you-change-the-default-installation/73450b25-d794-4f18-9add-75253b893343

The guide is directly from Microsoft Support Staff on how to complete what you are trying to do. Unfortunately some of your installed programs will not be easily moved over. If you're willing to get elbows deep in the registry, everything is in...
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No, there's nothing that can be done to automatically direct everything to the HDD. For downloads from browsers you can go into the settings to change the default download location, but that's really about it.

You just have to be more proactive in your day to day to make sure installations and whatnot are directed to the HDD during the initial installation process.
 
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It would be unwise to directly copy everything over. Stuff would stop working and it would not solve your issue.

The thing is, everything in windows can be changed. Everything. Some things take a little skill, some take coding knowledge, some take the skills of a talented hacker. Luckily, this only takes a little skill.

Follow this guide. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_programs/how-do-you-change-the-default-installation/73450b25-d794-4f18-9add-75253b893343

The guide is directly from Microsoft Support Staff on how to complete what you are trying to do. Unfortunately some of your installed programs will not be easily moved over. If you're willing to get elbows deep in the registry, everything is in there. You can move the files then change the paths in the registry to reflect their new locations. The guide is merely to direct all new things to go to wherever you want to put them.
 
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Some installations don't ask. The default path for programs like Windows Media Player and programs like it is in C:. There is only one way to change this install path, and this in using the Microsoft guide for editing the registry to accomplish it. Or jumping in head first without a guide and typing in random stuff in the registry. Not recommended, that. Unless you know what random stuff to type.

Also, this also allows you to change your user profile location, your downloads default folder, the whole kit and kaboodle.
 
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