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The folder link tag covers issues related to linking or aliasing folders in Windows, often to share data across partitions or fix accidental folder merges. Common topics include creating folder links to redirect user folders like Downloads, Music, or Documents to another drive, and troubleshooting when folders become incorrectly linked, such as the Desktop and Downloads folders merging. Users seek methods similar to Mac OS X aliases or symbolic links to manage folder locations without moving data. Solutions typically involve using directory junctions, symbolic links, or registry edits to restore proper folder behavior.
  1. BlockBlazerMC

    Windows 8 I somehow renamed my downloads folder to desktop and now my desktop and downloads folder are linked.

    I have no idea how i did this, but while I was trying to change my downloads folder location, I managed to make my desktop the downloads folder. then when I tried to move it back, I somehow linked two folders... Here's a screenshot of my directory folder: If someone knows how to fix this...
    • BlockBlazerMC
    • Thread
    • configuration desktop directory download file system folder link folder options rename user issues windows help
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. P

    Windows 7 How to create a folder link, or alias (as its called in Mac OSX)

    I am soon to reinstall my dual boot setup i had with my laptop with Ubuntu and windows 7. Now what i have done is i have created a small 50gb partition for windows 7 and Ubuntu to share that hey will both automatically mount at boot. It will contain my downloads, music, videos, pictures...
    • poetzmij
    • Thread
    • alias dual boot file sharing folder link home folder mounting partition ubuntu windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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