Synopsis:
Move directories freely without breaking installations or shortcuts
You can use this tool to move programs that install on C:\ by default to another drive to save space on your main drive
How It works
1. The files are moved to the new location
2. A symbolic link is created from the old location redirecting to the new one. Any program trying to access a file in the old location will automatically be redirected to its new location
You should not move important system directories as they can break core functionalities like Windows Update and Windows Store Apps.
In testing it worked very well. One thing not mentioned in the synopsis is that it might also be used to push files to a secure volume (i.e. Veracrypt). While not as secure as installing to that volume, some programs will work better with linking than a direct install to the secure volume.
Requirements: Admin rights
Websites:
https://github.com/imDema/FreeMove
https://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE- ... Move.shtml
Status: Portable, very minor settings to AppData
Privacy: Update checker phones home (can't disable without deleting the AppData setting).
License: GPLv3