How to relocate win7 public folders


  1. TaskMaster
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    Windows 7 Pro x64
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    How to relocate win7 public folders


    I am using the method suggested in the Windows 7 Inside and Out book to relocate my user files.
    All seemed to be fine until I attempt to relocate the 'public music, public pictures, and others' files.
    The 'location' tab of properties of each public folder will not allow/accept changes to the files address.

    Is there something different about the 'public' I need to be aware of?
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  3. A Guy
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    Windows 10 Home x64
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    Welcome to Seven Forums TaskMaster. Is this the method you are using?

    User Folders - Change Default Location

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