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Change Picture Folder Problem
  1. 04 Feb 2007 #1


    Scottie Dog Guest

    Change Picture Folder Problem

    When changing the picture folder from the default C:\Users\xxxx\Pictures I
    accidentally set the pictures folder to E:

    I have tried changing the My Pictures registry setting at the following
    location but no affect



    HLCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders

    How can I restore / Fix this?


      My System SpecsSystem Spec
  2. 04 Feb 2007 #2


    Ramesh, MS-MVP Guest

    Re: Change Picture Folder Problem

    Scottie,

    Right-click the Pictures icon in the Start menu, and choose Properties. Select the "Location" tab. Click "Restore default"

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    Regards,

    Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
    Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


    "Scottie Dog" <ScottieDog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message newsC32EA87-D41A-4D16-926A-AFD0CE6F76FF@microsoft.com...
    When changing the picture folder from the default C:\Users\xxxx\Pictures I
    accidentally set the pictures folder to E:

    I have tried changing the My Pictures registry setting at the following
    location but no affect

    HLCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders

    How can I restore / Fix this?


      My System SpecsSystem Spec
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