HDD/SDD Question

[go0sebumpz]

I am currently in the process of installing. I plan on dual booting and only using my SSD to install the OS. I have installed Mavericks on the 1st partition and awaiting to install Windows on the 2nd partition of the SSD. I also have an internal HDD that I plan to use for storage. I want to just use the SSD for booting purposes, while having the HDD use for storage for both Mavericks/Windows. How would I go about getting those configured to store data only on the internal HDD rather than where the OS is installed? Im new to this stuff and your help would greatly be appreciated!

 

[sebgreen]

When you say store data do you mean you files when using the OS? So document, movies etc?

You do that from within the OS by setting where you want documents to be stored.

 

[go0sebumpz]

Yes, meaning "everything else" from the computer to go to the HDD. Like downloads, etc. Is there a default setting that will set the HDD as the main storage point? Can this be mixed in with the Windows OS as well? I don't want any files going into my SSD.

 

[sebgreen]

Not sure about windows, but in osx I think you can move the user folder onto any drive you like.

Quick google came up with this:
http://computers.tutsplus.com/tutor...-folder-to-another-drive-or-volume--mac-48822

not tried it so can't say how reliable the steps are, but google is your friend.

 

[go0sebumpz]

Thanks for the helpful link. What is recommended ? If I have Windows and OS X on the boot drive, would it be safe for me to store applications on the boot drive as well? And all other files point to the HDD? Anyone know if Windows can store files as well to the same HDD it shares with the Mac OS?

 

[clipper99]

I'll chime in with my 2 cents. With the price of storage these days I would NEVER install more than one OS to a drive...but that's just me.

 

[go0sebumpz]

Would it be better to install the Windows 7 OS on the HDD?

I can install windows on the HDD, but can I keep all my files from the Mac OS to route to the HDD?