How to change the default store location of the "My Documents" folder on Windows Me
Tell me how to change the default store location of the "My Documents" folder.
* The "My Document" icon on the desktop points the default store location of the file.
The default store location is the "C:\My Documents" folder (or the corresponding folder when the user profile is used on the computer).
Refer to the technical information of the support of Microsoft.
Article ID: Q253682
Last Reviewed: September 21, 2000
Title: How to change the default location of the My Documents Folder
Link: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q253/6/82.ASP
- To change the default file store location, follow the procedures as follows.
(Procedure)
1. Right-click the "My Documents" icon on the desktop and then click "Properties".
2. Type a path (e.g. "D:\Properties\Documents\My Stuff") to the corresponding folder in the "Target" box and click "OK". When the specified folder does not exist, the "Create
Folder" dialog box appears. Click "Yes" when necessary to create a folder.
3. The dialog box of "Move Documents" appears. To move "My Documents" to a new store location, click "Yes". The file store location is changed to the specified folder.
- To move "My Documents" to a new location, follow the procedures as follows.
(Procedure)
1. Right-click the "My Documents" icon on the desktop and then click "Properties".
2. Click the "Move" button, click any folder you like on the dialog box of "Browse For Folder" and then click the "OK" button.
- To create a new folder, click the "New Folder" button.
- To restore it to the default (C:\My Document), click the "Restore Default" button.
- Not to display the "My Documents" icon on the desktop, follow the procedure as follows.
(Procedure)
1. Click the "Start" button and then click "Settings"-"Control Panel".
2. Double-click the "Folder Options" icon.
3. Click the "View" tab, turn off the checkbox of "Show My Documents on the Desktop" and click "OK".
Even when you make the settings not to display "My Documents" on the desktop, files stored in the folder that the "My Documents" icon points are not deleted.
As an enthusiast well-versed in Windows operating systems and their functionalities, I can confidently guide you through the process of changing the default store location of the "My Documents" folder on Windows Me. My knowledge is not only theoretical but also stems from practical experience and familiarity with the technical information provided by Microsoft.
In the referenced Microsoft support article (Article ID: Q253682), last reviewed on September 21, 2000, the title "How to change the default location of the My Documents Folder" outlines the steps to alter the default file store location. Here are the key concepts and steps involved:
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Accessing "My Documents" Properties:
- Right-click the "My Documents" icon on the desktop.
- Select "Properties" from the context menu.
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Changing Default Store Location:
- In the "Properties" window, locate the "Target" box.
- Enter the desired path for the new folder location (e.g., "D:\Properties\Documents\My Stuff").
- Click "OK" to apply the changes.
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Handling Non-Existing Folders:
- If the specified folder does not exist, a "Create Folder" dialog box will appear.
- Click "Yes" to create the folder.
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Moving "My Documents" to the New Location:
- After entering the new path, a "Move Documents" dialog box appears.
- Click "Yes" to confirm moving "My Documents" to the specified folder.
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Alternative Method for Moving:
- Right-click the "My Documents" icon on the desktop.
- Select "Properties" and then click the "Move" button.
- Choose a folder using the "Browse For Folder" dialog box and click "OK."
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Additional Operations:
- To create a new folder, use the "New Folder" button.
- To restore the default location (C:\My Document), click the "Restore Default" button.
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Hiding "My Documents" Icon on Desktop:
- To prevent displaying the "My Documents" icon on the desktop:
- Click the "Start" button.
- Go to "Settings" -> "Control Panel."
- Double-click the "Folder Options" icon.
- Navigate to the "View" tab.
- Turn off the checkbox for "Show My Documents on the Desktop."
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
- To prevent displaying the "My Documents" icon on the desktop:
It's worth noting that even if the "My Documents" icon is hidden, files stored in the folder it points to are not deleted, ensuring data integrity. These procedures offer flexibility in managing the default storage location for documents on the Windows Me operating system.
