Where does W 7 keep your datafiles?


  1. Posts : 187
    Windows 7
       #1

    Where does W 7 keep your datafiles?


    I notice that in my pre-installed W 7 there are folders called:
    C:\Users\myname\My documents, My music, My Pictures, etc..
    I suppose that is where W 7 puts my data files.

    I like to keep my data files in a separate partition for easier backup. What is the easiest way to move these folders to my new data partition in a way that makes W 7 aware that they are now in a different location?
    Thanks, Jeff
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  2. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #2

    You might want to read this tutorial from our Tutorials section.

    Kari
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  3. jav
    Posts : 713
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86 SP1
       #3

    1. ok, go to that folder.
    For example C:\Users\myname\My documents
    2. right click it.
    3. go to the tab location
    Where does W 7 keep your datafiles?-capture.jpg
    4. Click Move
    Where does W 7 keep your datafiles?-2.jpg
    5. Create New folder in another partition
    6. Choose new Folder
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  4. Posts : 187
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thank you both. Just what I needed to know.
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