Change default windows folder??


  1. sindyr
    Posts : 4
    Win7
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    Change default windows folder??


    In XP I keep my desktop folder on a data drive. How do I set it up so the contents of my desktop are stored in a non-standard folder - how do I change the default?
      My Computer
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  3. Digger
    Posts : 995
    XP/win7 x86 build 7127
       New #2

    users/name/desktop... right click properties. Location tab
      My Computer
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