Windows 7 How to Change Installation Location from D: Drive to C: Drive on Windows

[gamer88]

I have to drives C: and D: and on my D: i have only 32gb free space...
and on C: i have 160 gb....
my D: are full and i can't install anything on it...
how to change my installation on C: drive..
PLEASE HELP!!!

 

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To address the issue of running out of space on your D: drive (which has only 32GB free space), you can change the default installation directory to your C: drive (which has 160GB of space available). Here's how you can do it:

Changing the Default Installation Directory:​

1. Modify Registry Settings:
   • Warning: Before proceeding, it's important to back up your important data.
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   • Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion.
   • Look for the ProgramFilesDir and ProgramFilesDir (x86) entries.
   • Change the values of these entries to the new installation path on the C: drive (e.g., C:\Program Files).
   []Changing Environment Variables:
   • Right-click on This PC or My Computer and select Properties.
   • Click on Advanced system settings.
   • In the System Properties window, click on the Environment Variables button.
   • Look for variables like ProgramFiles and ProgramFiles(x86), and change their paths to the C: drive.
   []App-specific Installations:
   • During installations, make sure to customize the installation path to point to the C: drive instead of the default D: drive.
   • Most installers provide an option to select the installation path. Choose the C: drive for all future installations.

     Cleaning Up Space on the D: Drive:​

     To free up space on your D: drive, you can also perform the following actions:
   • Delete Temporary Files:
   • Use Disk Cleanup to remove temporary files and unnecessary system files.
   • Uninstall Unnecessary Programs:
   • Uninstall programs that you no longer need to free up space.
   • Move Files to C: Drive:
   • Transfer large files like videos, music, or documents to the C: drive. By changing the default installation path to the C: drive and clearing up space on the D: drive, you can effectively manage your storage space and avoid running into space constraints. Let me know if you need further assistance!