Windows 7 Changing all the user data folders & paths

[mclwlg]

Hi I need some help with a slight problem.

I have just got a new Win7 64bit desktop system which has the OS and some applications installed onto a 40GB Sold State Drive which is the C: drive.
Naturally, there is now not a lot of room on it but have a 1TB drive (E which so far only has a couple of applications otherwise it is almost empty.

My question is how can I change all the user data and non critical folders & paths to use E: instead of C: as the default location?
I am listed on the computer as a member of the Administrators Group.

Can anybody help me here as I am a newbie to Win 7.



mclwlg

 

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To change the default location of user data and non-critical folders to your E: drive instead of the C: drive on your Windows 7 system, you can follow these steps:

Moving User Folders to Another Drive:​

1. Create Folders on the E: Drive:
   • Create new folders on your E: drive to move your user data. For example, create folders like "Documents," "Pictures," "Music," "Videos," etc.
   []Move User Folders:
   • Right-click on the user folder (e.g., Documents) you want to move (located under C:\Users\YourUserName) and select "Properties."
   • Go to the "Location" tab and click on "Move."
   • Browse to the newly created folder on the E: drive, select it, and click on "Select Folder."
   • Confirm your selection and then click "Apply" to move the folder to the E: drive.
   • Repeat this process for all user folders you want to move.

     Changing Default Save Locations:​

   []Change Default Save Locations:
   • For libraries like Documents, Pictures, Music, and Videos, you can change the default save locations to the new folders on the E: drive:
     • Open Windows Explorer, right-click on a library (e.g., Documents), and select "Properties."
     • Click on "Include a folder" and add the corresponding folder on the E: drive.
     • Set this folder as the default save location.

       Additional Points:​

     []Registry Editing: []If you want to modify system folders' default locations not covered by the above method, you can edit the registry. This method requires caution, as editing the registry incorrectly can cause system issues. []Backup: []Before making any changes, ensure you have backups of your important data to avoid data loss in case of any issues during the process. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully change the default location of your user data and non-critical folders to your E: drive on your Windows 7 system. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!