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#1:
Looking for explanation
Author:
Firecrackr1
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Location: Haddon Twp. NJ
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:37 pm
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When I built my new rig I installed a ssd for the OS and primary programs, "C" drive. I installed my old hdd as to save all my docs, pics and games, "E" drive.
When I reinstalled my Origin and Steam games I directed the download location to E drive. I just re-installed WaW and changed install location to E drive. All my games work fine.
When I open C drive I see BF4 and BFH. When I re-installed WaW I see my profile is on C drive. If I directed the games to install on E drive why are there some files on C drive?
My concern is my ssd is only 250g, trying not to waste space.
#2:
Re: Looking for explanation
Author:
Deadly_Joe
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Location: IN, US
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:08 pm
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simplest one I can think of is that some programs hardcode directory values into the software. When I setup my system (120gb ssd OS and raid 1 for storage) I had to edit some registry values and then create links so that programs that had hardcodes values would write to the correct drive.
It's something that's best done on a fresh install as its done during the last step of OS installation but if you'd like the link to the tutorial I used I'll post it
#3:
Re: Looking for explanation
Author:
Tazman
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:27 pm
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The base of your game (core files) installed on your E drive, but Application Data (profiles and saves) are associated with your Windows User (login) which is installed on the C drive.
Taz
#4:
Re: Looking for explanation
Author:
mr-t
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:42 pm
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Taz nailed it, basically it does this in-case the program is used account multiple accounts each user has their own profiles and saves etc
#5:
Re: Looking for explanation
Author:
Firecrackr1
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Location: Haddon Twp. NJ
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:47 pm
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Thanks guys, learned something new.
#6:
Re: Looking for explanation
Author:
Tazman
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:13 pm
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Firecracker...it makes me feel good that I was able to ACTUALLY help someone...instead of just contributing some sarcastic back-handed comment!!!
Taz
#7:
Re: Looking for explanation
Author:
Firecrackr1
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Location: Haddon Twp. NJ
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:53 pm
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ROFL!!
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