Windows 10: Changing library location changes all other libraries

Discus and support Changing library location changes all other libraries in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; My downloads, documents, videos, desktop library folders are labeled as Documents and when I change one of the locations they all change. 53948 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by errorproxy, Jun 20, 2016.

  1. ERRORPROXY
    errorproxy Win User

    Changing library location changes all other libraries


    My downloads, documents, videos, desktop library folders are labeled as Documents and when I change one of the locations they all change.

    :)
     
    errorproxy, Jun 20, 2016
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  2. DARKHUNTER1412
    DarkHunter1412 Win User

    Windows 10 Library Anomaly!!!!! Very annoying!!!

    umm no as I stated before These libraries are under "This PC" not under "Libraries" they are the system folders (aka library locations)of the actual libraries you are talking about. HOWEVER!, these library locations cannot be deleted and when I modify one,
    the other is modified as well and If I change their optimization, the other changes as well. The two also mirror their target location and acquire the same files in the same place. They do not make copies of each other's files they mirror each other. Therefore
    it is similar to having two doors (both picture library locations) to the same room (My 2nd harddrive) RIGHT NEXT to each other. My problem is that I DONT WANT a second door and neither do I want to paint it to match the walls and pretend its not there!!
    I want it removed.
     
    DarkHunter1412, Jun 20, 2016
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  3. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User
    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.
     
    Dennis Mop, Jun 20, 2016
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  4. ALPHANUMERIC
    alphanumeric New Member

    Changing library location changes all other libraries

    alphanumeric, Jun 20, 2016
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  5. SLARTYBART
    Slartybart Win User
    Try the Reset Defaults button on the property page of the library
    You'll have to reconstruct the library to include the folders you want in it.
     
    Slartybart, Apr 4, 2018
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