Windows 10: Changing the location of my library files from drive C to drive D

Discus and support Changing the location of my library files from drive C to drive D in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; It has been a while since I setup my W10 PC. It has now been updated to W11. I have been ignoring the fact that my library folders didn't seem to be... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ruggb, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM.

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    Changing the location of my library files from drive C to drive D


    It has been a while since I setup my W10 PC. It has now been updated to W11. I have been ignoring the fact that my library folders didn't seem to be where I expected them to be. I just went back to look at the location of my library folders and noticed that W11 has changed what I am familiar with. There is no longer a LOCATION tab on the properties popup for any of the folders. At the bottom of the FE nav pane is a LIBRARIES folder. When I rt click on any one and open the properties option I get a popup regarding the location and icon. This doesn't look easier to manage than the previous arran

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