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How to change the default location of "My Documents" folder

Author: Soumitra Sengupta MVP
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We all know that by default "My Documents" folder is located at C:\Documents and Settings\X\My Documents, where "X" is the name of the user. If there is not enough space in the system drive then one can move this folder to a different partition.
 
1]Firstly create a folder in a different drive.
2]Next assign proper permission.
3]Now open My Computer.
4]Right click on My Documents present on the left side menu and select properties.
5]Change the target folder path and Apply.
 
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1
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