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We are in the process of rolling out Windows 7 Pro machines, into a brand new network. All users have an S: drive and are supposed to be saving all their data there for server based backup. How do I make Win 7 save to S: by default, move the Libraries to S: and therefore protect the users data.

I've done some digging and it looks like a nightmare. I'm sure I'm not the first with this question, can someone point me to a simple but proper solution please.

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To redirect the default save location in Windows 7 to the S: drive and move the Libraries to S: for user data protection, you can follow these steps:

Redirecting the Default Save Location to S: Drive:​

  • Change Default Save Location:
  • Open Windows Explorer and right-click on your "Documents" folder.
  • Select "Properties."
  • Go to the "Location" tab.
  • Click on "Move" and browse to the S: drive.
  • Select the S: drive and click "Select Folder."
  • Confirm the prompt to move all files to the new location.

    Moving Libraries to S: Drive:​

  • Moving Libraries:
  • Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the Libraries section.
  • Right-click on each library (Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos) and choose...
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To redirect the default save location in Windows 7 to the S: drive and move the Libraries to S: for user data protection, you can follow these steps:

Redirecting the Default Save Location to S: Drive:​

  • Change Default Save Location:
  • Open Windows Explorer and right-click on your "Documents" folder.
  • Select "Properties."
  • Go to the "Location" tab.
  • Click on "Move" and browse to the S: drive.
  • Select the S: drive and click "Select Folder."
  • Confirm the prompt to move all files to the new location.

    Moving Libraries to S: Drive:​

  • Moving Libraries:
  • Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the Libraries section.
  • Right-click on each library (Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos) and choose "Properties."
  • In the Properties window, go to the "Location" tab.
  • Click on "Move" and choose the corresponding folder on the S: drive.
  • Confirm the move and repeat this process for each library.

    Group Policy (Optional for Network-wide Implementation):​

  • Group Policy for Network-wide Implementation:
  • To enforce these settings network-wide, you can use Group Policy: i. Launch Group Policy Management Editor. ii. Navigate to User Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Folder Redirection. iii. Right-click on "Documents" and choose "Properties." iv. Modify the settings to redirect to the S: drive for all users.

    Additional Tips:​

  • Ensure proper permissions are set on the S: drive for user access.
  • Back up user data before making any changes.
  • Test the changes on a sample machine before rolling out network-wide. This approach should help in directing user data to the server for backup and protection. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
 

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