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Discussions about changing the default user directory location in Windows, typically from the C: drive to a D: drive or other partition. This tag covers methods for redirecting the Users folder, including creating directory junctions or symbolic links to preserve system compatibility while freeing space on the system drive. Topics include manual registry edits, using the built-in Location tab for Libraries, and third-party tools. Common motivations are managing limited SSD space or organizing data across drives. Issues such as permission errors, broken shortcuts, and application compatibility are frequently addressed. The tag is relevant for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 users seeking to relocate user profiles without reinstalling the operating system.
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    Windows 8 Changing User Directory (C: to D:)

    Hey all, i\'ve upgraded my win7 yesterday to win8. But in win7, i\'ve chaged the user directory from c:\\users\\NAME to d:\\users\\NAME, creating in c:\\users an alias from d:\\users. But I dont know how can I do it in win8. All my files are in d:\\ and the partition c:\\ is only 17gb free, i...
    • Renan Louzada
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    • alias c drive d drive directory change partition management storage upgrade user folder windows 7 windows 8
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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