Windows 7 Documents fils moveed to a network drive

In Windows 7, the process of moving user documents to a network drive is slightly different compared to Vista and XP due to changes in how libraries and indexing work. However, you can still achieve the same functionality by redirecting the user's folders to a network location. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can allow all users to store documents on a network drive in Windows 7: 1. Create a Shared Folder on the Network Drive: - First, create a shared folder on the network drive where you want to store the user documents. Ensure that appropriate permissions are set so that all users who need access can read and write to this folder. 2. Redirect Folders to the Network Drive: - Go to "Start" and right-click on "Documents" (or any other folder you want to redirect) in the Start Menu. - Select "Properties" and then go to the "Location" tab. - Click on the "Move" button and navigate to the network location where you created the shared folder. - Select the folder and click "Select Folder" to confirm the new location. - Windows will ask if you want to move all files from the old location to the new one. Choose "Yes" if you want to move them. 3. Redirecting User Folders via Group Policy (Optional): - Alternatively, you can use Group Policy to redirect user folders to a network location. This is particularly useful for multiple users or a domain environment. - Open the Group Policy Management Editor by typing "gpedit.msc" in the Start menu search box. - Navigate to User Configuration > Windows Settings > Folder Redirection. - Right-click on the folders you want to redirect (such as Documents, Pictures, etc.) and choose "Properties." - Select the "Basic - Redirect everyone's folder to the same location" option and enter the network path. 4. Ensure Network Drive Availability: - Ensure that the network drive is always accessible when users log in. If the network drive is not available, users may experience issues accessing their documents. By following these steps, you can effectively allow all users to store documents on a network drive in Windows 7, enabling them to access their files from any computer connected to the server.