Tech - Guide to Setup Windows Users Folder on Separate Drive. (1 Viewer)

[Cybris]

Just thought I would share this guide on how to install your windows user folder on a separate drive.

I like to keep my OS, Programs, Games, and data all on separate drives.

Since the user folder contains documents, downloads, app data and such I like putting it on one of my data drives.

Move Users Folder Location in Windows 10

How to Move Users Folder to another Location in Windows 10

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[zuesizgod]

While I like this idea, wonder if it has any downsides like people hardcoding things need to be on C:.

 

[brainiac]

User folder also holds applications and OS data. Oh the horror.

I just move my documents/etc dirs

 

[Knightly]

For most people:

Right click on Documents and choose "Properties"
Click on the Location Tab
Click Move
Select a Folder
Click Okay

(Repeat with other folders you want like Downloads, Pictures, Music, Videos, Desktop, etc)
No registry editing required and you can always move it somewhere else without a lot of hassle.