kmw072671 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Hi, I have DCS installed on my M2 C drive that is now getting full, I assume if I add more modules/campaigns/planes to DCS will they automatically install under the C drive? I just installed new M2 drive in E:, should I uninstall everything and reinstall on the E where I now have 1 TB free? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draconus Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 You should move the whole DCS directory to E. Just change the paths in the shortcut file. Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX3060 Rift S T16000M TWCS TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmw072671 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 You should move the whole DCS directory to E. Just change the paths in the shortcut file. OK, thanks, were do I find the shortcut file? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draconus Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 OK, thanks, were do I find the shortcut file? Don't you have DCS icon on desktop? Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX3060 Rift S T16000M TWCS TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmw072671 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 Now I'm confused. Yes, I have a short cut but changing the path directory to E will not find the installed files on C C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta" I want all new modules installed on E - not sure what changing the shortcut file to E will do for me other not finding the program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draconus Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 In post #2 I suggested to move the whole DCS World OpenBeta directory from C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics to E: Then to run the game you need to correct the shorcut path accordingly. There's no option to install just new modules on E drive and have all the rest kept on C. You can only do it manually by moving the files to E after installation on C and then make symbolic links. Want to play that way? Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX3060 Rift S T16000M TWCS TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmw072671 Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) In post #2 I suggested to move the whole DCS World OpenBeta directory from C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics to E: Then to run the game you need to correct the shorcut path accordingly. There's no option to install just new modules on E drive and have all the rest kept on C. You can only do it manually by moving the files to E after installation on C and then make symbolic links. Want to play that way? Ok, so not to be a pain but still not sure how to MOVE an installed file from C drive to E drive, I assume by MOVE you mean uninstall DCS world on C and reinstall on E? Unless I can simply cut/paste the directory to E drive and it will work fine? I'm under the impression the software is now in the registry under C drive. Am I missing something here? Edited September 4, 2020 by kmw072671 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draconus Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Ok, so not to be a pain but still not sure how to MOVE an installed file from C drive to E drive, I assume by MOVE you mean uninstall DCS world on C and reinstall on E? Unless I can simply cut/paste the directory to E drive and it will work fine? I'm under the impression the software is now in the registry under C drive. Yes, I meant moving files like cut/paste. DCS doesn't go deep into registry and system to need installation into other place. If you want parts of DCS on C and another part on E, it's complicated a bit, but doable by manually moving files around and making symbolic links. In fact you can do that with every application. Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX3060 Rift S T16000M TWCS TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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