Is there a way to install Technic in another location?

[ChemicalEdge]

Hey guys, so I just build a new computer, and I have an SSD for the operating system and and HDD for everything else. I think I messed up because now everything wants to install on my SSD, and naturally Technic is going to install on it because the roaming file is there. Is there a way to make the launcher, and the server program if possible, install and run off my D drive instead of my C drive?

[Torezu]

The server runs wherever you put the server launcher and tekkit.jar. There's a thread here on how to run the launcher from an alternate location.

[dragonshardz]

Er, yes and no.

Since the SSD is your boot drive, installers automatically want to install to it. That's just how they're programmed. Most will let you change the directory they install to. If that doesn't work, try making SYMLINKS to stuff.

Ignore that the guide is for Vista, it works just the same on Windows 7.

[freakachu]

the link torezu mentioned will certainly work, but I prefer symlinks or NTFS junctions if you're just trying to get it to put files somewhere else on your own PC, and not make a mobile install of technic. it's less hassle and works great to keep the files off your SSD.

[dragonshardz]

freakachu, aren't symlinks and NTFS junctions the same thing?

[freakachu]

they are very similar but not exactly the same. for this purpose, I believe they would both work, though.

[dragonshardz]

Right then.