location tab

About this tag
The location tab is a feature in Windows Explorer's folder properties that allows users to change the default save location for user folders such as Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover using the location tab to relocate user profiles and storage to separate partitions or drives, including moving the entire C:\Users directory. Users report that the location tab works for standard folders but may not function for OneDrive folders or public folders, where the Move and Find Target buttons may be missing. The location tab is often compared to manual registry or symbolic link methods for relocating user profiles, with some users preferring its simplicity despite limitations.

  1. Windows 10 Relocating User Profiles/Storage

    I previously relocated my user profiles (and all corresponding files) to a separate partition under Windows 8 and would like to do the same with Windows 10. Can anyone confirm if the below method still works? I know there were many downsides an it was not supported by Microsoft - they...
    • Cincinnatus
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    • files location tab method microsoft onedrive outlook partition relocation storage tutorial windows 10 windows 8
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 windows 8 on ssd user dir

    If you want to move the c:\Users\user dir to the SSD (D:) can you use the location tab in the properties of the explorer and click the move button or must you use the technique described in http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/87555-user-profile-change-default-location.html The first method is...
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    Windows 7 Redirect public folder to new location

    I've followed the help and support instructions for redirected my user folders to a new location, which works. I have a problem redirecting the public folders to a new location. When I open the properties window for public folders then I can open the Location tab, but the buttons (Restore...
    • Sokrates
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    • administrator command prompt file explorer folder redirection location tab microsoft support path issues public folder redirect user folder
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support