Move Default Location of My Documents in Windows XP

The problem for most of the user is to get enough space in “My Documents” and save assets from deletion while formatting PC’s root drive. By default the storing location is “C:\Documents and Settings\user name\My Documents“, where C is the root drive.

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Windows uses the default, personal folder with name “My Documents“. This folder is used to store your documents, photos (read also Turn the Black & White Images in Color Images automatically ), music, temporary image files created while burning CD or DVD and other personal files as a default location.

Now you can change default location of “My Documents” to a location where you want. Follow the steps given below:

• Click on “Start” button.
• Right click on “My Documents” and chose Properties, a “My documents Properties” box will appear.

• Click on “Move“, “Select a Destination” box will appear. Select “Target” as drive name or folder name, and click on “OK“.

• Click “Apply“, a confirmation box will appear. Click on “Yes” and then “OK” to continue.

Now you can browse your necessary destination of “My Documents“.

To restore to default location click on “Restore Default” button. A confirmation box will appear, click on “Yes” to restore.