How to move the BackupAssist ProgramData folder to a new path

How to move the BackupAssist ProgramData folder to a new path

By default BackupAssist uses the C:\ProgramData\BackupAssist v* folder for temporary file operations.
When space on the C: drive is limited you can move this by taking the steps below, but it’s important to note, that when upgrading between major versions (eg. version 14 to version 15) you’ll need to repeat the steps again:

1. If Security -> CryptoSafeGuard Settings -> Advanced -> “Enable Shield” is enabled, disable it.

2. Close the BackupAssist UI and stop the BackupAssist service.

3. Move the C:\ProgramData\BackupAssist v* folder to D:\ProgramData\BackupAssist v*.
(Where * is the BackupAssist version number)

4. Open an elevated command prompt and run the following:

mklink /d “C:\ProgramData\BackupAssist v*” “D:\ProgramData\BackupAssist v*”
(Where * is the BackupAssist version number)

5. Start the BackupAssist service.

6. Open the BackupAssist UI and enable Security -> CryptoSafeGuard Settings -> Advanced -> “Enable Shield”.

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