Windows 10: Can I move a folder from my AppData/LocalLow folder to an external?

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  1. ANGIESINNWELL
    AngieSinnwell Win User

    Can I move a folder from my AppData/LocalLow folder to an external?


    I recently posted a question about deleting a folder from the Roaming folder after moving it to an external. Now I'm wondering If I can do something similar with the LocalLow folder. I like having gaming files and such all on the same drive so it's easier to find them and was planning on moving a gaming folder from the LocalLow folder to my external the folder is almost 3GB. Would this possible to do and be safe to delete after doing so? I'm asking because I don't know if the LocalLow folder would work in the same way as the other two in the AppData folder.

    :)
     
    AngieSinnwell, Jun 28, 2022
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  2. JHDEPOIII
    jhdepoiii Win User

    How to change folder location for "Local" and "LocalLow" folders?

    For reasons that I will not specify (as they are not relevant to the question) I would like to move the location of "Roaming", "LocalLow", and "Local" folders. I have the option to do so with "Roaming" but it is missing for "LocalLow" and "Local". Or
    even just the entire AppData folder. Is this a permission issue? Is this just not possible? If it's not possible, what is the justification for it?
     
    jhdepoiii, Jun 28, 2022
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  3. CYBERSAR
    cyberSAR Win User
    Moving Appdata folder


    I have moved the Roaming folder under appdata with no problems. I just leave local and locallow where they are.
     
    cyberSAR, Jun 28, 2022
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  4. MOHAMMED ALIALI
    Mohammed AliAli Win User

    Can I move a folder from my AppData/LocalLow folder to an external?

    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.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, Jun 28, 2022
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