How to Move Minecraft to Another Hard Drive in Windows 10 | Moving Minecraft to an SSD

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Two user scenarios for moving Minecraft to another drive:

Case 1: Moving or Transferring Minecraft Java Edition to an SSD

"I recently bought an M.2 SSD to pair with my regular HDD. I want to move Minecraft to the SSD because it would run smoother and faster than on the hard drive." - A post from a Reddit user

Scenario 2: Move Minecraft entirely to HDD to save space

"I recently bought a new laptop with a 256GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. I installed Windows on the SSD, along with some software that has to be on the C drive, and now my SSD is almost full. So the question is, how can I move big games like Minecraft to the HDD to free up space on the SSD?" - A user question from the planetminecraft.com forums.

Whether you want to move Minecraft to a larger HDD or SSD, you can do so using the methods in this article. You'll learn how to transfer the game using PC migration tools or by moving it manually, **without losing any data**.

[Read more: How to Move Blizzard Games to a Different Drive]

How to Move Minecraft to Another Drive Using an App Migration Tool 1. **Acquire an App Migration Tool** First, you'll need a tool that helps you easily move applications. There are various software options available, such as Steam, GOG Galaxy, or third-party app managers. Make sure you choose a tool compatible with your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). 2. **Install and Launch the Migration Tool** Download and install the chosen app migration tool, following the installer's instructions. Once installed, open the application and let it scan your system for installed apps. 3. **Find Minecraft** Browse through the list of detected applications in the migration tool's interface and locate Minecraft. You might need to search for "Minecraft" in the search bar to quickly find it. 4. **Select the Target Drive** Once you've found Minecraft, check its current installation location. If it's on the drive you want to move, click or select a checkbox to choose the app for migration. Next, specify the new drive or folder where you want Minecraft to be moved. 5. **Initiate the Migration Process** Confirm all settings are correct and start the migration process. The migration tool will handle copying game files, settings, and related data to the new location. 6. **Verify the Installation** After the migration is complete, close the migration tool and launch Minecraft from the new drive. Ensure the game runs smoothly and no progress or settings have been lost. If everything works fine, you can uninstall Minecraft from the original drive. 7. **Considerations** - Before migrating, ensure the target drive has enough space to accommodate Minecraft and its files. - Some games may require administrator privileges to move; make sure to run the migration tool with an admin account. - If Minecraft was purchased through a specific platform (like Microsoft Store or Epic Games Store), you may need to re-assign the installation location within the platform. - Certain mods or saved games might not transfer during migration, so back up important data. 8. **Alternative Method** If you prefer not to use a migration tool, you can manually move the Minecraft folder. First, locate the Minecraft installation folder, copy the entire folder, and then paste it to the desired position on the new drive. Update any links or shortcuts pointing to the old location and verify that the game runs correctly. By following these steps, you should successfully move Minecraft to another drive.

The game is large and its installation files are spread out, so cutting and pasting manually won't safely move your Minecraft game. The easiest way to move Minecraft to another drive on Windows 10/8/7 is by using an app migration tool.

You can use the Todo PCTrans tool to move Minecraft from one drive to another without having to restart or reinstall it.

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Tool: Todo PCTrans

• Migrate to a new PC: Steam, Origin, LOL, Blizzard.
• Move to a new hard drive: DIABLO, WORLD OF WARCRAFT, OVERWATCH, HEARTHSTONE, HEROES OF THE STORM, and more.
• 迁移游戏应用到新电脑或新硬盘只需3个步骤。

Todo PCTrans offers a one-stop solution for PC program transfer.

• Moving software to another computer: You can transfer software, along with its activation keys, from one PC to another without re-downloading by copying installed programs.
• Moving programs without an Internet connection: If your internet is unreliable, try creating a backup of your programs and transfer them to another computer via USB or external storage.
• Migrating applications from a local disk: Save space on your C drive by moving programs to the D drive or another partition, or even to an external hard drive.

Now, download this free PC transfer tool and use it to move Minecraft to another drive on Windows 10. You can also use this tool to transfer Minecraft to an external hard drive.

Step 1: Run Todo PCTrans and Choose Transfer Mode

On the Todo PCTrans main screen, click on the “App Migration” module and press “Start” to proceed.

Select the transfer mode

Step 2: Choose the app to move and another drive

1. Select the source partition, and check the applications, programs, and software you want to migrate (labeled as "Yes").

2. Click the triangle icon to select another drive or disk as the target device, then click “Transfer” to start the migration.

Select the apps to migrate

Step 3: Complete the transition process

Once the transfer is complete, click "OK" to finish.

You can restart your computer to apply the changes, and the migration assistant should then run on the other drive.

How to Move Minecraft to Another Drive Manually [3 Ways]

If you insist on manually migrating your Minecraft, you have three options available.

1. Move Minecraft to Another Hard Drive in Windows Settings

Windows has an "App Move" feature that lets you move games from one drive to another, but this only works for apps you've installed from the Microsoft Store. If you want to move Java Edition Minecraft or transfer third-party programs, Windows doesn't have a built-in way to do this, so you'll need to use one of the PC data transfer programs above.

Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, then click on
System > Apps & features.

Step 2: Select the Minecraft game you want to move and tap “Move.”

Move apps and features

Step 3. Select the new drive, and click “Move” again.

2. Move Minecraft to Another Hard Drive by Redownloading

If you don't want to use a PC migration tool, you can move Minecraft by uninstalling it and then reinstalling it, but choosing a different location when you install it.

Step 1: First, uninstall Minecraft from the original hard drive. Open the Control Panel and select "Programs and Features."

Step 2. Select Minecraft and click on “Uninstall.”

Step 3. Reinstall Minecraft from the internet or the Microsoft Store. You can change the install drive and path to your new SSD or HDD.

### 3. Move Minecraft to Another Drive by Copying the .minecraft Folder

To move Minecraft to another hard drive by copying the folder, follow these steps:

Step 1: Locate your .minecraft folder, which should be located in %appdata%\.minecraft on your computer.

Step 2: Copy and move your .minecraft folder. Copy the entire .minecraft folder to another disk.

Step 3. Change the Game Directory. You need to change the game directory to ensure that Minecraft runs correctly.

Open your Minecraft launcher and click "Edit Profile." When the Profile Editor window pops up, check the "Game Directory" box and type in a new directory: D:\Games\.minecraft (assuming that your other disk is D:.

How to Move Minecraft to Another Drive

Step 4. Click "Open Game Directory" to make sure you selected the right one, then click "Save Config File" to exit. Minecraft should now be moved to the target drive.

Minecraft Migration Summary

"Minecraft" is a sandbox construction game in which players can create and destroy various blocks in a three-dimensional space. They can engage in different game modes on multiplayer servers or single-player worlds, building impressive structures, creations, and works of art. The game is available on multiple platforms, including mobile devices and gaming consoles.

In this article, we have discussed how you can move Minecraft to another drive on Windows 10 in several ways. You can easily shift Minecraft from one drive to another using a program migration tool. Alternatively, you can manually migrate Minecraft to a different drive or change the Minecraft files location in Windows settings.

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