[SOLVED] How easy is it to move programs to a new external SSD?

[User Name Noob]

I need to get a new external SSD...are these articles a good example to follow when I move my Steam folder to the new drive?

https://www.lifewire.com/upgrade-a-laptop-hard-drive-without-losing-data-and-programs-2378113

How to Move a Steam Game to Another Drive, The Easy Way

You can easily move a game from one hard drive to another without downloading it all over again,

www.howtogeek.com

Any additional advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

 

[PC Tailor]

They are, but there is a better one which Valve created themselves :
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7418-YUBN-8129

As for non-steam games, it's a little more complicated. Your programs are tied to your registry (amongst other things) just moving them doesn't often end up with success. Cloning them won't help your current OS either, as your current OS will not necessarily associate to the new location.

It's often best practice to reinstall applications (outside of steam). But it depends on the application.

 

[richiestang_78]

For Steam, not really since Steam already has a function for exactly this.

https://www.howtogeek.com/269515/ho...e-to-another-drive-without-re-downloading-it/

 

[USAFRet]

Steam games?
Easy

Steam games location
In the steam client:
Steam
Settings
Downloads
Steam Library Folders
Add library folder

To move an already installed game
Games library
Right click the game
Properties
Local Files
Move Install Folder

 

[User Name Noob]

Great answers, everyone! Thanks, guys!