Windows 10: Applying specific appdata folder to all users on workstations

HelloWe have about 30 workstations that all have a generic windows logins, and user specific logins for windows 10.If i wanted to copy AppData from a specific application say logitech GHUB. Is there a way to 'copy and paste' the AppData folder so that it applies to all users that login to that workstation?Can that be done with admin rights?E.g. C:\Users\XXX\AppData\Local\LGHUBC:\Users\XXX\AppData\Roaming\LGHUBI just don't want to have to install all the profiles in GHUB for individual users that login to windows.

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How to access appdata folder

Hi Jaden,

Thank you posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps.

• Write in the search box the following: “%appdata%” .
• After the search is finished left click or tap on the folder that the search feature found.
• If it takes you to the following path: “C:\Users\The user that you are logged in with\AppData\Roaming”.
• It means that your folders are still there but they are hidden.
• Click on “View”.
• Check the box “Hidden items”

Also you refer to the below link.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-appdata-folder

Note: Above link also refers to the Windows 10.



Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Error Access Denied while acessing the folders from User> AppData folders on Windows 10

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing with access files and folders.

Do let us know the complete error code/ error message of this issue?

As you have tried with providing the permissions to each folder and issue persists after the restart, try the below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Try to disable the third party anti-virus software if installed any and check.

Step 2: As, as a work around, I suggest you to enable the built-in administrator account and check if this issue persists.

Steps to enable Built-in administrator.

• • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
  • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open Command Prompt.
    
  • Type the following command and hit Enter:

• net user administrator /active: yes (Check for the spaces)

　　　4. Now log off from the current user and try to login to the administrator account that is enabled.　　

Note: Please follow the same steps and type net user administrator /active: no to disable admin account after the troubleshooting is done.　

Step 3: I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft article with 3-diffrent issues related to accessing the files and folders and check if it helps.

"Access Denied" or other errors when you access or work with files and folders in Windows

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue to assist you further.

 

AppData folder under incorrect user

I recently got a new PC. During the initial set up I signed in to my Microsoft acct when prompted. I was not aware the set up was using that information to create the initial user folder as that was not explained during the process. Not what I wanted at all. All my files are under a different user folder now except the AppData folder. New PC runs Windows 11. I need to move the AppData folder and subfolders to the other User folder and delete what was created during initial set up. I've read some of the thread that was posted on moving the AppData for Windows 10 and wanted to see if the same problem exist under Windows 11. Why is there no location tab on that folder? That would have made things much simpler. So would step by step instructions that explained why I needed to sign on to my Microsoft account. I was also told I would still be able to use my MS Office 2007 however if I install using the original disc after uninstalling from my old pc where would I get any of the updates that were applied. I removed the trial software for MS Office 365. I have no intention of or reason to use 365. Thank you for your assistance.