Windows 10: How do I change the path for files on the desktop?

Discus and support How do I change the path for files on the desktop? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; HelloMy C drive is now 75% full, both photos and documents account for 30% so I am trying to move those folders. I have changed the default so that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by KeithPenfold, Jun 29, 2025 at 4:57 AM.

  1. How do I change the path for files on the desktop?


    HelloMy C drive is now 75% full, both photos and documents account for 30% so I am trying to move those folders. I have changed the default so that future files are saved to the D drive, but is there a way to change the path from the desktop? What I mean by that is when you click the folder icon in the bottom bar, you get the icons for photos and documents. Both those are for C Users.... So can I change them to the d drive?Keith

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    KeithPenfold, Jun 29, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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  2. KeithM Win User

    Please give steps to open the paths to Program Files

    If you want to open File Explorer to your C: drive without any registry tweaks, you'll need to do so from a shortcut you create.
    1. Open File Explorer to This PC.
    2. Right-click Winndows (CHow do I change the path for files on the desktop? :) and select Create Shortcut:
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    3. Clock OK in the altert dialog:
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    4. And you'll have a shortcut on your Desktop:
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  3. Add a path to $PATH?

    what exactly do you need to decipher about that path line? also, what are you installing? perhaps i can help.
     
  4. How do I change the path for files on the desktop?

    Add a path to $PATH?

    Yeah, I think you're right. I think the purpose of the echo command was to check if ~/bin was in the $PATH file. My problem is that I can't decipher the output and I don't know how to add ~/bin to the $PATH file.

    Just for clarification, the snippet of instructions I gave is just a few steps in the installation process. Nothing is actually supposed to be installed with those steps.

    Thanks for the reply.
     
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