About this tag
The tag 'relocate' covers user questions about moving programs, files, or hardware components to new locations in a Windows environment. Common themes include changing a program's target location to a different drive to avoid reinstallation, moving desktop icons or program shortcuts back to the Start menu, relocating user profiles to a separate partition for data management, and repositioning a router by disconnecting and reconnecting cables. These discussions often involve Windows 7 and address practical troubleshooting steps for reorganizing system elements without data loss or connection issues.
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    Windows 10 Change program target location

    It's been many years since I had to do this so I'm requesting assistance. My PC has 2 internal drives. I need to reformat one so I want to relocate a couple of programs to the empty HD simply because I don't want to uninstall and then reinstall due to the complications of the add-ons. I would...
    • persius
    • Tutorial
    • assist complications internal drive launch location programs reformat relocate target windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 10 relocate actiontec router

    i have an actiontec MI424-wr router in the cellar.can i disconnect coaxial cable and move it upstairs.without messing up my connection ?
    • 4uzindian
    • Thread
    • actiontec coaxial connection internet mi424-wr network relocate router setup wifi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 8 relocate desktop program to start menu

    i dragged out my Microsoft word icon into the desktop from my start menu tile board. I thought i'd be able to drag it back in but... no. how can i relocate my icon/program into the start menu back with all the neatly organized Microsoft office programs?
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    Windows 7 How to relocate User profile to different partition

    I've been researching how to relocate the User profile to a different partition. I've actually tried 3 different methods I discovered online. So far, none of them has worked despite repeated attempts. I would like to hear from anyone who has actually done it under Windows 7. I start by...
    • prroots
    • Thread
    • acronis true image backup clean install method os installation partition relocate research windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can you relocate desktop

    I've partitioned my disk into C: for OS and Programs and E: for Data. I'd like my Desktop to live in E: instead of C:. Is that possible? Thanks Pete
    • prroots
    • Thread
    • c drive desktop disk management e drive file system partition relocate storage windows
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support