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marty38 · ‎07-29-2024

Windows (c:) on my gaming laptop is indicating that it only has 24.8 GB free of 475 GB and that the DATA (D:) has 926 GB free of 931 GB. I'd like to free up some space on the Windows (C:) in order to accommodate downloading some extra features for MSFS 2020. Is it therefore possible to move my thousands of photos/images/videos and music from the Window (C:) onto the Data (D:) and if so how can i accomplish this?

Many thanks.

erico · ‎07-29-2024

I suspect that the C:/ partition appears red instead of blue in Windows Explorer. Is that the case?

The DATA (D:) partition is where you should have been storing photos and videos all along.

I suggest using Windows Explorer to copy from the C:/ partition and paste them into folders you create in the DATA (D:) partition.

Once you have done that, delete the identical files in the C: drive.

Is is important that you remember to always leave at least 10% of the as free unused space. Otherwise you will find out, as many others have, what crashing an operating system is like. I can state with certainty that you do not want to have that experience.

Whenever you have a program installed that installs large files always set the DATA (D:) partition as preferred storage. Use the app settings to make that happen. Make sure that you create a MSFlightSim director in the D:/ partition.

For Microsoft Flight Sim , read the discussion at Steam Community on the subject of moving files and setting up the game.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1250410/discussions/1/2969524751701178244/

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erico · ‎07-29-2024

I suspect that the C:/ partition appears red instead of blue in Windows Explorer. Is that the case?

The DATA (D:) partition is where you should have been storing photos and videos all along.

I suggest using Windows Explorer to copy from the C:/ partition and paste them into folders you create in the DATA (D:) partition.

Once you have done that, delete the identical files in the C: drive.

Is is important that you remember to always leave at least 10% of the as free unused space. Otherwise you will find out, as many others have, what crashing an operating system is like. I can state with certainty that you do not want to have that experience.

Whenever you have a program installed that installs large files always set the DATA (D:) partition as preferred storage. Use the app settings to make that happen. Make sure that you create a MSFlightSim director in the D:/ partition.

For Microsoft Flight Sim , read the discussion at Steam Community on the subject of moving files and setting up the game.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1250410/discussions/1/2969524751701178244/

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marty38 · ‎07-30-2024

Many thanks Erico for your very useful advice. As suggested I've successfully transferred (copy and pasted) all of of my music/photos/videos from my C:/ over to Data (D) and making sure they have done before deleting from my C:/ This has freed up an immense amount of space on my C:/

Re MSFS, in the coming days I'll look into the guidance in the link you've kindly provided.

Again, many thanks,

erico · ‎07-30-2024

You're welcome!

Come back and see us in the future when you have more questions.

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