Windows 10: How to take back/restore Moved Documents Folder from D to C?

I moved Documents Folder from C to D. The subfolders under Documents Folder were all moved to D but C is still full and nothing changes in size. When I moved the Document Folder to D, I didn't create a Documents folder but randomly and directly to D. Now I want to restore to previous version, I found only old versions of 2019. How can I handle such issue and cancel the action I took?

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How to Move Files (not Apps) from C to D?

I’m asking this common question because of the many different explanations on how to move data files (not apps) from C to D. Some instruct use Windows Explorer, right click Folder > Properties > Move Location; others suggest drag and drop, or copy and paste from C to D. Some say to use command scripts or registry changes, or Partitions. What is the safest way?

• Do I also need to make any changes to my Shell Folders and/or User Shell Folders too?
  
• Finally, for the Folder Change Location method, some instruct to move location to D:\Documents, for example. Why wouldn’t the path be D:\users\NAME\Documents?
  

Many Thanks! Michael

 

Downloads folder is the Documents folder

Hi Chris,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

Step 1:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Download folder.
• Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

Step 2:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Documents folder.
• Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Documents Folder disappears from D drive after moving

Dalchina, thanks for your response.
“I've seen a few too many reports of significant user errors resulting in big problems when doing that and other issues having done so. “

I take this as another way of saying “don’t fight Windows”! A few questions as to how to undo what I have already done. The documents folder move is the only oddball procedure I have taken on this brand new Windows install on new PC, new OS SSD.

If I disable OneDrive syncing and use the locations tab and “restore default” location for each of the special folders back to %UserProfile%, will I have eliminated the problems I created?
Or should I do another clean install of Windows 10?

“c. Create your own My Documents, My Media, My Downloads etc folders on D: (say)
e. If you wish, add those to your libraries (esp. if it's a multi-user PC)”
I will admit that I need to learn about the concept of “ libraries”, what do I need to study so that I understand what you are suggesting in your step e. Can you point to a link?