Moving files from C: to F:

Bob The Builder · 10-06-2009, 07:05 AM

What is the best way to move files/folders from one internal drive to another internal drive on the same machine? I want to free up space on C drive in order to run programs better. What are the files that can be moved, and still let the machine know where everything is so that I don't get the "path is not good/valid error"?

kimsland · 10-06-2009, 07:19 AM

The best and easiest files to copy (then delete originals, ie not "move)
Is all your data, in your User Documents folder

You can also install programs (through custom install) to your second hard drive

You can also download and run CCleaner, to clean up temp files

Oh, you can also put your pagefile on the second Hard drive too

Bob The Builder · 10-06-2009, 04:52 PM

"The best and easiest files to copy (then delete originals, ie not "move)
Is all your data, in your User Documents folder"

How will the machine know where I put the "data files"? I don't know what that is, but when the machine goes to the original spot it was and it is not there because I moved it, how will it know where to find it?

"You can also install programs (through custom install) to your second hard drive"

Do you have to un-install and then install using the "browse" option during installation?

"You can also download and run CCleaner, to clean up temp files"

I will have to do this after I make some room on the h/d.

"Oh, you can also put your pagefile on the second Hard drive too"

How will the machine know where I put the "pagefile"? I don't know what that is either, but when the machine goes to the original spot it was and it is not there because I moved it, how will it know where to find it?

Thanks for the help you are giving me!

TFT · 10-06-2009, 05:28 PM

What's your OS ?

Bob The Builder · 10-07-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFT

What's your OS ?

XP Home. Looks as though you have covered many of the OS's. Thanks.

2048Megabytes · 10-08-2009, 03:44 PM

You can pull up both drives and then just drag and drop files from one drive to the other.

Any folder that has "Windows" in the title I would not touch. If you have any doubts if a certain file folder is needed for Windows XP to work correctly just ask us.

Once the file folders are copied you can delete them off of the old drive.

Bodaggit23 · 10-06-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob The Builder

How will the machine know where I put the "data files"? I don't know what that is, but when the machine goes to the original spot it was and it is not there because I moved it, how will it know where to find it?

You'll update your shortcuts to reflect the new location.

Or, just create new shortcuts.

This is for data only. For programs, you'll need to backup, uninstall, then reinstall on the other drive.

TFT · 10-06-2009, 07:18 PM

Moving your default "data" folder in Vista
http://www.edbott.com/weblog/?p=1371

Moving your default "My Documents" in XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310147

Moving the "Pagefile" in Vista
http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-v...s-paging-file/

Moving the "Pagefile" in XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307886

10-06-2009, 07:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bob The Builder Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 48	Moving files from C: to F: What is the best way to move files/folders from one internal drive to another internal drive on the same machine? I want to free up space on C drive in order to run programs better. What are the files that can be moved, and still let the machine know where everything is so that I don't get the "path is not good/valid error"?

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2048Megabytes Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mainland United States Posts: 2,293	You can pull up both drives and then just drag and drop files from one drive to the other. Any folder that has "Windows" in the title I would not touch. If you have any doubts if a certain file folder is needed for Windows XP to work correctly just ask us. Once the file folders are copied you can delete them off of the old drive. __________________ "Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." -- Benjamin Franklin Operating Systems: Linux Ubuntu 9.04 and Windows Vista Power Supply: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS Video Card: MSI R3650-T2D512 OC Radeon HD 3650 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M78SM-S2H Memory: Super Talent PC2-6400 2 gigabytes Processor: Phenom 9550 Quad-Core (2.2 gigahertz)

10-06-2009, 07:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
TFT VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,665	Moving your default "data" folder in Vista http://www.edbott.com/weblog/?p=1371 Moving your default "My Documents" in XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310147 Moving the "Pagefile" in Vista http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-v...s-paging-file/ Moving the "Pagefile" in XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307886 __________________ Operator: Dave Operating System: XP Professional SP2 Processor: Intel E6750 Core Duo@3.20GHz Graphics: Nvidia 8500GT C: Drive 500GB D: Drive 200GB Memory: 2GB Monitor: 22" Widescreen ------------------------------------------------ Winner of Photo Tournament - Eerie, Dark, Creepy--etc.

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10-06-2009, 07:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
kimsland Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 882	The best and easiest files to copy (then delete originals, ie not "move) Is all your data, in your User Documents folder You can also install programs (through custom install) to your second hard drive You can also download and run CCleaner, to clean up temp files Oh, you can also put your pagefile on the second Hard drive too

10-06-2009, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bob The Builder Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 48	"The best and easiest files to copy (then delete originals, ie not "move) Is all your data, in your User Documents folder" How will the machine know where I put the "data files"? I don't know what that is, but when the machine goes to the original spot it was and it is not there because I moved it, how will it know where to find it? "You can also install programs (through custom install) to your second hard drive" Do you have to un-install and then install using the "browse" option during installation? "You can also download and run CCleaner, to clean up temp files" I will have to do this after I make some room on the h/d. "Oh, you can also put your pagefile on the second Hard drive too" How will the machine know where I put the "pagefile"? I don't know what that is either, but when the machine goes to the original spot it was and it is not there because I moved it, how will it know where to find it? Thanks for the help you are giving me!

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