How to Move Adobe from C Drive to D Drive? [Workable Solution]

As a leader in users' creative projects, Adobe contains 20+ innovative programs, and the truth is no matter what Adobe programs you install, your computer will download them on the C drive by default. The problem is that users may want to move Adobe from C drive to D drive for some reason. EaseUS will provide three effective methods in this article to help you successfully move Adobe to D drive. Continue to read and learn more.

How to Move Adobe from C Drive to D Drive? – 3 Ways

In this section, this article will provide three reliable solutions to help you safely move Adobe from C drive to D drive. The PC transfer software EaseUS Todo PCTrans is the simplest and fastest way among the three unions. Keep on reading to know the specific details.

Method 1. Using EaseUS Todo PCTrans

The primary way is to use a third-party tool, EaseUS Todo PCTrans, which supports transferring installed programs, applications, and software from C drive to D drive. It is notably helpful for transferring large files, software, or settings to another drive and even another computer while keeping your data safe.

Follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to move Adobe from C drive to D drive by using EaseUS Todo PCTrans:

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans and select transfer mode

On the main screen of EaseUS Todo PCTrans, go to "Local Migration" section and click "Start" to continue.

Step 2. Select apps and another drive to transfer

1. Select the source partition and tick applications, programs and software (marked as "Yes") that you'd like to migrate.

2. Click triangle icon to select another drive or disk as your target device and click "Transfer" to start the migration.

Step 3. Finish the migration process

When the transferring process finishes, click "OK" to complete.

You can restart your PC to keep all the changes, and you should be able to run your migrated apps on the other drive again.

In addition to moving Adobe from C drive to D drive, EaseUS Todo PCTrans has other powerful features:

• Move Apps to SSD or HDD
• Uninstall Adobe Creative Cloud
• Move Windows 7 to Windows 10
• Transfer programs to the new computer Windows 11

With all the powerful features above, the EaseUS Todo PCTrans is perfect for solving your current and future migration problems. So you can download this software to move Adobe from C drive to D drive conveniently. 

Method 2. Using Adobe Creative Cloud

The second way is to use Adobe Creative Cloud to move Adobe from C drive to D drive. Adobe Creative Cloud is a combination of applications and services supported by Adobe Inc. It allows subscribers to manage their Adobe applications, such as installing or uninstalling the apps. Therefore, you can use Adobe Creative Cloud to change the default install location of all Adobe programs.

Here is how to do so:

Step 1. Download the Creative Cloud as a desktop app.

Step 2. Click the account icon and select "Apps" under the "Preferences" section.

Step 3. Open "Install Location" and tap the edit icon to select a new install location.

Step 4. Click "Done" to proceed.

Method 3. Using App Uninstallation

The last fix is to move Adobe from the C drive to the D drive by uninstalling it from the original location and reinstalling it on the D drive. It is a little complex and will take a long time because you need to move Adobe from the C drive and then change the default install location before installing it again in the D drive. But if you still want to try this method, follow the instructions as follows:

Phase 1: Uninstall Adobe from C drive on the computer

Step 1. Type "Apps & Features" in the Windows search bar.

Step 2. Select the Adobe application and click "Uninstall."

Step 3. Follow the instructions to uninstall your Adobe.

Note: If you don't need to save the application preferences, choose "Remove Preferences."

Phase 2: Default reinstall Adobe to D drive

Step 1. Enter the Adobe official website, and click download to reinstall Adobe.

Step 2. Install the Adobe apps on D drive.

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After learning how to move Adobe from C drive to D drive, we will explain why we move Adobe programs from C drive to D drive. In most situations, you may want to move an application from one C drive to another due to insufficient C drive space. Here are some consequences of full C drive:

• It takes a long time to launch programs.
• The computer slows down while executing the commands.
• Warning message of some errors popping up all the time.

If you are bewildered by the situation mentioned, try moving Adobe from C drive to D drive.

Further Reading: Move Downloads from C Drive to D Drive

Conclusion

In this article, we analyzed the reasons for moving Adobe programs from C drive to D drive, and then we discussed how to move Adobe from C drive to D drive by providing three workable solutions. With this passage, you can efficiently complete the transfer process. Among the three methods, the first method is easier to operate and can save the users' time with simple clicks. EaseUS Todo PCTrans allows you to quickly migrate Adobe from C drive to D drive and even move Adobe between PCs. Download EaseUS Todo PCTrans now and let it satisfy all your transfer needs. We have picked some related articles for you to know better about moving Adobe from C drive to D drive:

FAQs About Move Adobe from C Drive to D Drive

If you have more questions about moving Adobe from C drive to D drive, you can read through the following questions and quick steps to find answers. 

1. How do I move Adobe Acrobat from C drive to D drive?

In this case, you can use Adobe Create Cloud to move Adobe Acrobat from C drive to D drive. Follow the steps to move:

Step 1. Open "Adobe Create Cloud" and click the "Account" icon.

Step 2. Find "Preferences" and select "Apps" to edit.

Step 3. Choose the new location to install Adobe Acrobat and tap "Done" to save the changes.

2. Can I put Adobe on D drive?

Yes, you can install Adobe on a D drive or move other Adobe Programs to any drive available on your PC. In addition, putting Adobe on a D drive can free up the C drive and improve performance.

3. How to change the install location of Adobe?

You can change the install location of Adobe from the Adobe Application Manager.

• Click on the username at the left of the Adobe Application Manager
• Choose preferences and then change the location where you want to install Adobe.