Hey everyone, I recently built my computer, first time builder, and I had one of my friends helping me through some software tips/tricks and he recommended that I switch over my default install path from my C:\ (SSD) to my D:\ (HDD)
He linked me a guide, i'd have to scroll through about 9000 skype messages to find it, but pretty much what it said was to change the registry via regedit editing Program Files and Program Files (x86) from C:\whateverwhatever to D:\whateverwhatever
I followed the post/guide thing, literally just subbing out the C for D in the appropriate spots, and leaving the registry, now however when I download programs it always defaults (when it asks where i want it to be installed/saved to or whatever) in the C:\ and all my shortcuts are messed up, and the alot of random software things dont work (uninstallers for programs, etc) I don't really have a ton of time right now to take ss's/post them etc, but I can do more later, just kinda wanted to get the ball rolling on this, being i'm sure someone else has had this problem, or someone is familiar with it.
Also, I figured that maybe originally it messed up because i installed a bunch of stuff before i changed it, and my cpu is still pretty new, just built it a couple weeks ago, so i just fresh formatted it and changed my install path to the HDD instantly, before installing anything (except drivers) and it still doesn't default to my HDD, everything installs to my SSD.
TL;DR Changed install path to HDD (D:\) from SSD (C:\) and stuff wont install to HDD, shortcuts/uninstallers getting corrupted "non existent"
Thanks everyone for ur help, I will give u guys whatever informations/ss's u need/want later.
Not that it matters, but here are my comp specs
Intel Core i7-4790K, Asus GeForce GTX 970, Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) - System Build - PCPartPicker
PCPartPicker part list: Intel Core i7-4790K, Asus GeForce GTX 970, Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) - System Build - PCPartPicker
Price breakdown by merchant: Intel Core i7-4790K, Asus GeForce GTX 970, Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) - System Build - Price Breakdown By Merchant - PCPartPicker
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: LEPA AquaChanger 240 103.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.76 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.88 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: 5,25" to 3,25" adapter ($10.00)
Total: $1566.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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He linked me a guide, i'd have to scroll through about 9000 skype messages to find it, but pretty much what it said was to change the registry via regedit editing Program Files and Program Files (x86) from C:\whateverwhatever to D:\whateverwhatever
I followed the post/guide thing, literally just subbing out the C for D in the appropriate spots, and leaving the registry, now however when I download programs it always defaults (when it asks where i want it to be installed/saved to or whatever) in the C:\ and all my shortcuts are messed up, and the alot of random software things dont work (uninstallers for programs, etc) I don't really have a ton of time right now to take ss's/post them etc, but I can do more later, just kinda wanted to get the ball rolling on this, being i'm sure someone else has had this problem, or someone is familiar with it.
Also, I figured that maybe originally it messed up because i installed a bunch of stuff before i changed it, and my cpu is still pretty new, just built it a couple weeks ago, so i just fresh formatted it and changed my install path to the HDD instantly, before installing anything (except drivers) and it still doesn't default to my HDD, everything installs to my SSD.
TL;DR Changed install path to HDD (D:\) from SSD (C:\) and stuff wont install to HDD, shortcuts/uninstallers getting corrupted "non existent"
Thanks everyone for ur help, I will give u guys whatever informations/ss's u need/want later.
Not that it matters, but here are my comp specs
Intel Core i7-4790K, Asus GeForce GTX 970, Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) - System Build - PCPartPicker
PCPartPicker part list: Intel Core i7-4790K, Asus GeForce GTX 970, Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) - System Build - PCPartPicker
Price breakdown by merchant: Intel Core i7-4790K, Asus GeForce GTX 970, Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) - System Build - Price Breakdown By Merchant - PCPartPicker
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: LEPA AquaChanger 240 103.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.76 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.88 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: 5,25" to 3,25" adapter ($10.00)
Total: $1566.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-21 11:14 EDT-0400