How To Change Users Directory Default Location?


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #1

    How To Change Users Directory Default Location?


    I tried changing the location of a user's profile and it worked thanks to an article from this swebsite, but I deleted the whole user because I want to move the Users Directory all at once instead (from C to D for example). Is there a way to do so?
    I found a website that explains how but it wasn't clear and had no screenshots so I got stuck on the second step.
    That's the website:
    Move the Users Directory in Windows 7

    Thank you.
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  2. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello iwind,

    The best option for this would be to use OPTION TWO in that tutorial you mentioned below first. Afterwards, create yourself a new administator account that will be created in the new location automatically. Once you log in to the new account, copy what you want (ex: shortcuts, music, pics, etc...) from the old account, you can delete the old account.

    User Profile - Change Default Location

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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