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Discussions about moving the default document location in Windows, typically from the system drive (C:) to a secondary drive (D:) to save space or organize files. Topics include copying user folders like My Documents, My Music, and My Pictures to another partition, adjusting library settings to point to the new location, and understanding the implications of moving folder locations versus copying. Users seek guidance on whether to move or copy, and how to avoid data loss or confusion during the process.
  1. R

    Windows 7 Change default path of User profile personal files and program installation path

    I have a computer with three partitions, the first with 100GB exclusively to Windows 7 (already installed), a partition for applications and another partition for personal files (photos, text, music, movies, etc.). I wonder how to configure the location of "My Documents", so that all users...
    • RMSoares
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    • access control app installation configuration default path document location file explorer file management file sharing folder redirection future users installation path music partition personal files pictures video windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Haelbarde

    Windows 7 Moving Document Location Question

    Hi I'm really confused about what I should do. I recently wiped my HDD after getting a new box, installed XP then W7RC. When installing XP, I made 2 Partitions, C:/ and D:/. The C:/ drive was ~100 GB on which I installed the OS, and the D:/ Drive was ~130 GB. What I then did was copy the...
    • Haelbarde
    • Thread
    • data management document location file system folder redirection libraries partition shortcuts user folder windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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