Windows 10: how can I change the default location of the users folder in windows 10?

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  1. how can I change the default location of the users folder in windows 10?


    I recently bought a new pcbut i noticed tonight that the user folder with all my files and music has been set to save on the smaller ssd drive in the pc with the rest of the apps instead of the 1 tb drivei dont want to be in a position somewhere down the line where i'm running out of memory on the main drive. so is there any way to change the default location of my users folder as a whole?i tried changing the location from the properties window but there was no option to change the location

    :)
     
    Knight7185, Jan 21, 2022
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  2. Nicrite Win User

    Vista Ultimate - 'User' Folder Location

    No tried that.

    Can copy the entire folder to D; but Windows still points to C as the location. Can change personal folders location to a folder on D;, but this still leaves hidden files etc on C;. Thus meaning there are 2 Users folders. Have managed to change the Public folder location to D;, with some registry tweaks, but this doesnt seem to work for the entire folder.

    any more suggestions
     
    Nicrite, Jan 21, 2022
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  3. Kari Win User
    Changing default folder locations for Public users


    You could relocate the complete Users folder to another drive: Users Folder - Move Location in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    That moves the complete Users folder, every user including Public.
     
  4. how can I change the default location of the users folder in windows 10?

    Can I Change My Default Desktop Location??

    Hello Lucas,

    You may change the default location for the desktop and library folders on Windows 10.

    To change the default location of the folders, please follow these steps:

    • Click Start, type This PC and press
      Enter
      .
    • Right-click the Desktop folder and select Properties.
    • Go to Location tab and click Move.
    • Find the new location for the Desktop folder and click
      Select
      Folder.
    • Click OK to finish.

    The steps must be done on each of the library folders.

    Regards.
     
    Devlin Sco, Jan 21, 2022
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