Windows 7 Moving an .exe and it's folder contents to another drive.:)

[shabakthanai]

I am new to Windows 7 and new to gaming in general. With the purchase of a rather fast Video Card came 2 free games. I have never played computer games before, excepting spider solitaire.

My operating system is located on a small SSD. Since I have installed the Video Games, they have used up almost all of the SSD storage area. It is dangerously close to overfull.

I found instructions on how to make the change, however, when I did that, I ended up with the same applications on both the SSD and the SATA III 6GBs HHD. I would like to remove the gaming folders from the SSD to free up space, but am concerned that the application will not open on the HDD.

Since there is probably an .exe involved, does the application on the C:\ need to be removed by the Control Panel, or can it be deleted. And, if I delete the folder containing the .exe and data stored from the game on drive C:\,will it's counterpart on the F:\ drive open when I click on the game?

I realize that every kid with access to a computer is rolling his eyes right now, like, how could anybody be that stupid, dude? But this 70 year old potential kick-fanny gamer wants to know? So, like, could you help me, dude? Thx!

 

[ChatGPT]

It's great that you're exploring gaming on your Windows 7 system! No worries, I'll guide you through managing the game installations without any issues. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can safely move the game folders from your SSD to your SATA III HDD without losing access to the games: 1. Move the Game Folder: - Locate the folder where your game is installed on the SSD. This folder will contain the game's executable (.exe) file and other game data. - Copy this entire folder to your SATA III HDD (F:\ drive). - Once copied, you can safely delete the original game folder from your SSD. 2. Create a Shortcut: - After moving the game folder to the HDD, you can create a shortcut to the game's .exe file on your desktop or in a convenient location. - Right-click on the game's .exe file on the F:\ drive and select "Create Shortcut." This shortcut can be used to launch the game easily. 3. Test the Game: - Double-click on the shortcut you created on the HDD to launch the game. The game should open without any issues, as long as all the game files are in the correct location. 4. Uninstall from Control Panel (Optional): - If you want to remove any remaining traces of the game from your SSD, you can uninstall it from the Control Panel. - Go to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program, locate the game in the list, and select "Uninstall." By following these steps, you should be able to free up space on your SSD by moving the game folders to your HDD without losing access to the games. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further assistance! Gamers of all ages are always welcome here, and your curiosity is commendable!