Windows 10: Changed location of libraries to secondary drive, what happens after Windows reinstall?

Hi,

I have an SSD as main C:-Drive, and an HDD as the D:-Drive. The standard user libraries, which normaly would point to a location on the main drive, have it changed to the secondary drive. There, I have a folder called "My data". I did this via the properties.

Now, I have changed the path of some libraries like Documents, Pictures, etc. to this beforementioned folder. The effect is, that these libraries now 'sit' in it, and then you would navigate to the files, which sit on the secondary drive.

Example path: D: > "My data" > Pictures (library) > The folders and files

Question is, did I do this right? Because what if I have to reinstall Windows on the C:-Drive (or am forced to swap it), the new installation would have the libraries point to the standard location. Then what happens to the 'old' libraries on the secondary drive? Will they cease to exist, and only leave the files? Will my files be lost, because the path doesn't exist anymore? Or am I clear?

Thanks in advance!

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Change library location by cmd

The command you are asking for is currently unavailable. What we can suggest is that you propose your request in our

Feedback hub to make Windows better. Now, if you really want to change the save location of a file, kindly follow these steps:

• Type storage in the search bar.
• Select Storage.

From there, you can select where your files will be saved in the future.

Let us know if you have other concerns.

 

Change library location by cmd

Hi,

For us to narrow it down and provide you the proper resolution, please answer the following questions:

• Do you want to change the default save locations for your library or files?
• Do you really want to include or use the command prompt in doing this?

Regards.