How to Transfer apps and data to larger drive when using small 64 gig for operating system?

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I have a new computer with a tiny 64 gigabyte hard drive. It has Win 10 currently but I may delete this new activated spyware in favor of a non activated copy of windows 8. I'm looking to have a batch file or registry patch or some other method to tell windows to install all app data and save game data to another larger partition. I know I'll have to tell each installer to point to my larger drive when i install my programs - but I also need Windows to use a folder on this larger drive for all app data and saved gamed if possible.. i know i'll have o fight with some save game folders because not all games use the same folder... I just need to automate as much of this as i can.

Please Do NOT post a reply If you cannot tell me how to do this. I KNOW it can be done because I remember all the talk about doing this when ssd's came out. Don't tell me it's a bad idea and I'll have trouble.. I've heard that already and understand the risks. All i need from you guys are instructions, not commentary on your personal beliefs on my doing this.. Thanks. ( The Critical thing here is getting Windows to use another folder for all appdata)
 
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1) The above, just use your legitimate Win 10 license normally, don't pirate 8 just because you don't like better OSes
2) It's called changing the install directory in your Win32/Win64 installer, do it for every application you install
3) You WILL have issues with directory redirect, since Windows 8 and up expressively forbid the use of profile migrations that were easy in 7 and under (to allow for metro/uwp apps to work properly)
4) You can find instructions on google.
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'Non-activated copy of windows 8' ?
Let us be clear from the start, we here at Toms do not advocate nor support piracy in any way.

My recommendation is to forgo the attempt and use the ssd as a cache drive instead. 64GB is more then enough to cache the OS plus alot of apps and you wont have any of the headaches associated with the hacks you will need to do.
 
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1) The above, just use your legitimate Win 10 license normally, don't pirate 8 just because you don't like better OSes
2) It's called changing the install directory in your Win32/Win64 installer, do it for every application you install
3) You WILL have issues with directory redirect, since Windows 8 and up expressively forbid the use of profile migrations that were easy in 7 and under (to allow for metro/uwp apps to work properly)
4) You can find instructions on google.
5) Those methods are unstable and will only work relatively well on internal drives. Do not use an external drive for it because you will have problems
6) Consider NTFS linking to change the install location to other drive without actually modifying Windows files or registry at all. It's much more stable and easy enough to do with simple powershell or cmd commands
 
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I don't use pirated copies of windows. I simply choose not to activate my windows after I installed it. I figure I bought it, I should be able to use it as I see fit.

I do not have an extra ssd for my other drive/partition. My other drive will be a western digital 1 TB USB 3.0 Passport Ultra external drive. I don't use "Apps". I use Programs. Everything I need to install is over several gigabytes like a lot of 10 gig games. The built in 64 gig drive is the only storage built into the unit.



 
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Thanks for the answer. Yeah, i have to use an external drive. I'll look into your suggestion of using NTSC.

Keep in mind guys that i'm only looking to do this for My personal programs and the app data these programs generate. Windows can continue to install it's own bits and pieces anywhere it wants.. perhaps I wasn't clear on that. I'm not looking to screw windows up so badly it cannot operate by forcing it to do something that will break it. I should be able to tell the system how to handle my personal programs without problems without breaking anything. I look at it this way, it's job is to only run what i allow it to run and nothing else. It shouldn't try to micro manage my data in ways i don't approve of.. i don't think thats too much to ask from an OS.

Also if it helps.. I don't use Any Metro type apps at all. In fact, I use CCleaner to remove all metro apps, even the apps windows doesn't let you uninstall. I prefer real programs to apps.



 
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