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‎08-05-2020 10:44 AM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi, 

 

I have a new HP Stream with 32GB hard drive. Windows 10 and associated files leaves me with 3.5 GB 

 

I am informed there is no way to install new apps/programs to an SD card (or anywhere else)

 

only bought the HP due to personal issues requiring PC use at home.

 

I need to be able to install apps/programs elsewhere, other than C: or move (most) windows from C:

 

Thoughts please...

 

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‎08-05-2020 11:46 PM - edited ‎08-05-2020 11:46 PM

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I installed a 64gb SD card in a Stream I had once.Then I set the default location for new apps as SD card. You can also set the SD card as location for photos,documents,etc. I didn't use the Stream long so not sure how well it works out in the longterm.

https://www.remosoftware.com/info/install-windows-10-apps-on-sd-card-and-other-drives

 

Another trick that frees up a good deal of space is doing a clean Windows installation using a USB flash drive and the free Windows 10 iso from Microsoft. That only works until the next big update comes out and fills up the drive again so it is a continuing battle.

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