Move photo files to 2nd drive but still see in libraries?


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    Move photo files to 2nd drive but still see in libraries?


    My computer has 500GB hard drive but split onto two drives ie C and D.
    I wish to move all my photo files from the C drive onto the D one to ease up on available space. I have tried copying them over but when I then go into Photoshop they are not in my libraries/pictures.
    Can anyone tell me how or if this can be done?
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  2. Posts : 3,139
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       #2

    Welcome to SF, shanta99,

    I believe your library is the Microsoft Windows default library. Go to you library folder. See attached. Select New Library. When created, you can select the location for the new library.
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    Thanks for that. I did see that but chickened out!! I will create a library on D drive.
    Can I just ask the quickest way to move the files ie can I drag them?
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    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
       #4

    Certainly. Try one file first. Make sure you are happy. Then move the rest (control-a to select all).
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       #5

    Seems to be working. Thanks for your help.
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       #6

    Glad to help. Good luck!
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       #7

    you can also right click on the pictures folder in the libraries page ,select properties in the window that opens click include folder then browse to your new location on D:
    your pictures will show when you select the pictures folder in the library
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