Software has been installed want to change places? Just do it

Hard disk space is always limited, no matter how much you have. It's easy to fill it up quickly—especially if you're the kind of person who downloads everything every day. But when you need to install or upgrade software and suddenly find your C drive running out of space, it's too late to reorganize or plan ahead. Instead of moving files back and forth, a smarter solution is to move the installation program itself to free up space on the C drive.

Here's a quick tip: Why do programs installed on D, E, or F drives still take up space on the C drive? The answer lies in the installation process. When you install software, it often extracts temporary files into the Temp folder, and many updates or installations also store data on the C drive by default. That’s why even after moving apps, you might still see the "insufficient space" warning while playing games like World of Warcraft.

Now, open the "Settings" app in Windows 10, go to "Apps & Features," and you'll see a list of all installed programs—including system components and drivers. For most applications, you can click on them and choose either "Move" or "Uninstall." This allows you to shift some apps to other drives and save valuable space on the C drive.

It's best to move non-critical programs to other drives as needed. Some large software, especially those that require registry modifications or third-party integrations, may not support this feature. In such cases, the safest option is to uninstall and reinstall the program with a custom path, or use a dedicated uninstaller tool from your security software to migrate it.

If you still face low disk space warnings, consider adjusting the environment variables. Right-click on "This PC," select "Properties," then go to "Advanced System Settings" and click on "Environment Variables." Here, you can change the paths for TEMP, TMP, and PATH folders to point to a drive with more space. This helps reduce the load on the C drive and improves overall performance.

Editing these settings is simple and effective. Just choose a larger drive, click "Edit," and apply the changes. You’ll notice a significant improvement in system responsiveness and available space on the C drive.