Windows 10: "Change where new content is stored" vs. Manually specifying folders

Discus and support "Change where new content is stored" vs. Manually specifying folders in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I've seen a similar question here before, but nothing explaining the difference/reason to prefer one method over the other. I am setting up a fresh... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/WhenTheFunIsDone, Dec 6, 2020.

  1. /U/WHENTHEFUNISDONE
    /u/WhenTheFunIsDone Win User

    "Change where new content is stored" vs. Manually specifying folders


    I've seen a similar question here before, but nothing explaining the difference/reason to prefer one method over the other.

    I am setting up a fresh install on an SSD with 2 partitions, one for OS one for data.

    Traditionally I have moved most user folders by replicating the structure on the data drive, then using PROPERTIES > LOCATION > MOVE to select the folders in the data drive.

    Is there a benefit/difference between doing this and using the built in "Change where new content is saved" settings under STORAGE > MORE STORAGE SETTINGS?

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    /u/WhenTheFunIsDone, Dec 6, 2020
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  2. RUSKISNAJPER
    RuskiSnajper Win User

    Custom Folder view for new folders registery hack ?

    Te new folder has default view of LIST

    I want DETAILS

    When making new system ... it's a pain in ass changing always.
     
    RuskiSnajper, Dec 6, 2020
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  3. ARJUNSINGH5
    ArjunSingh5 Win User
    “Unknown layout specified in manifest” error on the Windows Store in Windows 10 1709 region Sweden

    • Windows store gives error related to “Unknown layout specified in manifest” error on the Windows Store
    Tried resintalling and changing the region as mentioned in few blogs

    tried reinstalling the .NET also

    anymore suggestions
     
    ArjunSingh5, Dec 6, 2020
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  4. SYED ABDUL JABBAR
    Syed Abdul Jabbar Win User

    "Change where new content is stored" vs. Manually specifying folders

    Moved a folder from another drive and rename and it still shows as the old folder name in certain places

    Hi Nick,

    I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check the behavior.

    • Create a new folder name it as 'My Videos'.
    • Now copy/cut and paste the contents which are in the folder "Videos", and delete the folder "Videos".
    • Now check the behavior.
    Please keep us updated with the status of the folder, to assist you further.

    Regards,
     
    Syed Abdul Jabbar, Dec 6, 2020
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