Vista: How to modify users default file location?
#1
Vista: How to modify users default file location?
Hi all,
I have Vista Ultimate installed on my laptop, which has a 200Gb HDD partitioned into two halfs, C: and D:.
Currently my default location for files is:
C:\Users\Iwan\???
I want to have all my files on D: for backup purposes, and the O/S and programs on C:. Is there an easy way of telling Vista I want to use D: for my files? On XP I seem to recall an option where you can specify where you want each users "My Documents" folder to reside - and when you change it Windows used to move all the files within from the old location to the new location automatically.
Is there an easy way to do this in Vista?
Thanks.
I have Vista Ultimate installed on my laptop, which has a 200Gb HDD partitioned into two halfs, C: and D:.
Currently my default location for files is:
C:\Users\Iwan\???
I want to have all my files on D: for backup purposes, and the O/S and programs on C:. Is there an easy way of telling Vista I want to use D: for my files? On XP I seem to recall an option where you can specify where you want each users "My Documents" folder to reside - and when you change it Windows used to move all the files within from the old location to the new location automatically.
Is there an easy way to do this in Vista?
Thanks.
#2
right click Documents from the Start Menu and select Properties. This opens the Properties dialog box for the Documents folder. Click the Location tab and type in the path to the location where you want to store the folder. Click OK. If the folder location you specified in the Target field does not exist, the Create Message dialog box will appear. Click Yes to create the folder and click OK. Alternatively, you can also select the Move button from the Location tab and browse to the location where you want to store the Documents folder.
* I accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies from Google
* I accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies from Google
#4
Ah, super.
That's what I was looking for, but it only seems to allow moving the Documents, Pictures and Music folders, rather than all files under one User.
Close enough though I think.
That's what I was looking for, but it only seems to allow moving the Documents, Pictures and Music folders, rather than all files under one User.
Close enough though I think.
#5
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Muppetising life
Posts: 15,449
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
That does work, but you will also need to repeat for Music and Video folders, otherwise they will still be defaulting to the C: drive....or at least that is what happened on the last Vista machine I manage those changes to.
#6
Moderator
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Not all those who wander are lost
Posts: 17,862
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you want to move the entire users structure, have a read of this:
Change User Profile Folder Location in Vista « Joshua Mouch
Change User Profile Folder Location in Vista « Joshua Mouch
#7
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Midlands - between notts and derby !
Posts: 4,997
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
if you move them all you make have a problem adding favourites in IE7, and potentially downloading files --- there is a fix - I will post it later.
Dave.
Dave.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
shorty87
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
19
22 December 2015 11:59 AM
Pro-Line Motorsport
Car Parts For Sale
2
29 September 2015 07:36 PM
shorty87
Wheels And Tyres For Sale
0
29 September 2015 02:18 PM