How to Move Installed Programs to Another Drive in Windows 11

Are you receiving a low disk space warning for only one internal disk on your Windows 11? This isn't a significant issue. You just need to move some programs to another drive on your Windows 11, and your PC won't bother you with low performance or space notifications anymore.

It's generally advised to maintain at least 15% to 20% free space on your OneDrive, particularly on the C drive. This is because the C drive typically stores the majority of your Windows 11 updates, and it needs adequate space for future updates and system configurations.

Fortunately, if you have free space on another disk drive, such as a D drive, you can easily transfer some programs from the C drive to the D drive in Windows 11. This allows you to run your Windows 11 smoothly without needing to uninstall any programs. And folks, it's not difficult to move installed programs to another drive in Windows 11. You can either follow manual steps or use software to quickly transfer programs from the C drive to the D drive or any other drive.

Alright, let's explore how to efficiently move installed programs from one drive to another on your new Windows 11 computer.

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让我们从最简单的方法开始，将已安装的程序移动到另一个驱动器：

How to Move an Installed Program to Another Drive Using Software

If you're not tech-savvy, we have the perfect software migration solution for you - Todo PCTrans工具. With an intuitive application transfer tool, there's no need to deal with complex manual processes. You can easily download this software on your Windows 11, and in just three simple steps, you can迁移程序到另一个驱动器.

Simple steps to transfer installed programs from the C: drive to the D: drive using Todo PCTrans software are:

Step 1. Launch the Todo PCTrans tool, select "App Migration," and click "Start" on the main screen.

Step 2. Todo PCTrans will automatically scan and display all supported programs.

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• Locate the programs you wish to change the location of and select them.
• Additionally, click the triangle icon to choose the destination for migrating the programs.

This image shows a screenshot of a software interface with the text "Select the program and destination." The image displays a list of applications on the left side and an area to choose the destination location on the right side.

Step 3. Click "Transfer" to begin altering the program's installation location.

注意：只需在传输过程完成后重新启动计算机，以保存所有更改。

How to Manually Transfer Programs from the C Drive to the D Drive

If you're tech-savvy, you can transfer installed programs from one drive to another using three methods:

注意: 手动将应用程序从C盘转移到D盘并不难。但如果程序旁边的“移动”选项呈灰色不可用，或者您对命令行不熟悉，那么使用软件是最佳的选择，以在驱动器之间转移程序。

1. Transfer Programs from C Drive to D Drive using Windows Settings

You can seamlessly move programs to another drive using the Apps & Features and Apps & Games features in Windows Settings. However, this method only relocates a portion of the applications installed on the C drive to the D drive. If that suits your needs, follow these steps:

Transfer with Apps & Features

• Right-click on the Windows icon and choose Apps & Features, or go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features.
• Select the application you wish to transfer, click on the Move button, and choose the drive where you want to transfer the program, such as the D: drive.
• Now, simply wait for the move process to finish.

Transfer with Apps & Games

1. Open the search bar and type "Storage" to open it.
2. Next, click on "This PC (C:)" to view the storage usage of your C drive, then click on "Apps & Games."
3. Scroll down to "Apps & Features," choose the desired program, and click on the "Move" button. Additionally, select the destination for your program, such as the D: drive.
4. Wait for a few minutes for the transfer to finish, and then restart your PC once.

This method might seem a bit complicated. This tutorial will still show you how to transfer programs using the Command Prompt. If you find these tips helpful, hit the social buttons to share them with your friends.

2. Transfer Programs from C Drive to D Drive using Command Prompt

Can you deal with Windows commands? If so, you can utilize the Registry command to relocate installed programs from the C drive to the D drive. However, be warned that any minor alterations in the Registry settings can potentially cause your entire system to crash. Therefore, proceed with these steps only if you are extremely confident in your abilities.

Create a folder named "Program Files" on the C: drive. Press Windows key + R, type "CMD" in the Run search box to open Command Prompt, then copy and paste the Program Folder to a new location. Enter the following command line:

Robocopy "C:\Program Files" "D:\Program Files" /mir

Robocopy "C:\Program Files" "D:\Program Files" /mir

Next, reopen the search box and locate the folder path using the command prompt in Windows 10/11:

"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion"

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Transferring programs between drives isn't complicated at all. You can utilize Windows Settings, Registry Settings, or even a simple Copy and Paste technique for this purpose. Importantly, when you wish to avoid manual transfer hassles, you can rely on free and powerful tools like Todo PCTrans software.

Alright, folks, if your C drive is overloaded, use tools like Todo PCTrans to alleviate the load and enhance your Windows 11 performance.

Frequently Asked Questions on How to Transfer Installed Programs to Another Drive in Windows 11

你知道如何在Windows 11中将已安装的程序移动到另一个驱动器吗？本节将继续提供一些与今天主题相关的问题和有用答案。继续阅读以获取更多详细信息。

**1. Can I move files from C drive to D drive in Windows 11?**

当然，你可以轻松地将文件从C盘移动到D盘：

• For non-system files: For instance, desktop files, you can transfer them to the D drive by dragging and dropping or using copy and paste.
• For system files: Some files might consist of registry components, and simply copying and pasting may not successfully move system files. However, you can utilize a professional transfer tool like Todo PCTrans, which can also assist in moving some hidden files.

< strong >2. How to move Apps to an external hard drive? < /strong >

You can move apps to an external hard drive in two ways: by using a reliable app transfer tool - such as Todo PCTrans, or by utilizing the built-in apps and functions provided by Windows.

Open the Windows Settings screen and select the Apps & Features option on the left. Select the target application in the menu and choose External Storage. Click Move to confirm the relocation of Apps to the external drive.

< strong > 3. How to install programs on the D drive?

通常，对于Windows程序，默认的下载地址是C盘。如果你想在D盘安装程序，你可以更改默认的下载地址：

1. Locate the programs you wish to move in Settings, click the Move option, and choose the target drive.
2. Then click Move again to initiate the application relocation.