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move user folders
About this tag
The move user folders tag covers guidance on relocating Windows user folders such as Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop from the C: drive to another drive. This technique is commonly used to free up space on smaller SSDs, prevent low disk space warnings, and avoid update failures in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The tag also includes changing default save locations for new files and apps to keep the system drive from filling up. Content under this tag provides step-by-step instructions for performing these moves safely using built-in Windows features.
Fix Low Disk Space Fast: Move User Folders + Change Default Save Location (Win10/11)
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes
Running low on space on your C: drive (especially on smaller SSDs) is one of the fastest ways to slow Windows down, trigger update failures, and cause...