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Old 02-02-2008   #2 (permalink)
Dave


 
 

Re: Relocating all User Data Files


"Clue Less" <schrott@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> In all legacy systems, there used to be a 'My Documents' folder which
> contained all types of user generated files. In Vista, I presume it is the
> \users\myname folder.
>
> So how can I move this entire folder (i.e. Documents, Links, Music,
> Pictures et al) to a different drive location other than my boot drive?
>
> I tried moving the Documents folder alone (by right-clicking Properties |
> Move etc), but now find that Outlook PST files are still being written to
> the old location (C:\users\myname etc).
>
> So how can I ensure that everything is moved to a new location?
Easiest way I have found is to click START right click DOCUMENTS, PICTUES,
ETC: select PROPERTIES then in the LOCATION tab you can MOVE the folder.

If there is an easier way please post it.

Hope this helps
Dave

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