Windows 10: Would it Create Problems in My PC, If I Move my AppData Folder to Another Drive

I Bought a PC with 175GB of Hard Disk, I Installed another 1TB Drive on that, Most of My Hard Disk is Full Because of Softwares I Have Installed and Their Files. So, If I move my Appdata Folder to Another Drive would it Cost any Problem and If Yes, What Can I Do To Free Up my Hard Disk ?

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How to access appdata folder

Hi Jaden,

Thank you posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps.

• Write in the search box the following: “%appdata%” .
• After the search is finished left click or tap on the folder that the search feature found.
• If it takes you to the following path: “C:\Users\The user that you are logged in with\AppData\Roaming”.
• It means that your folders are still there but they are hidden.
• Click on “View”.
• Check the box “Hidden items”

Also you refer to the below link.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-appdata-folder

Note: Above link also refers to the Windows 10.



Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank you.

 

creating new folder problem in windows 10 creator

Hi Gudiya,

The problem you've encountered in creating a folder could be caused by software or program conflict as the issue appeared a few days after installing the Windows 10 Creators update. For us to know if this only occurs when creating a new folder from the desktop,
we suggest that you try creating a new folder using a keyboard shortcut or from File Explorer. Please refer to the steps below:

Creating a new folder using a keyboard shortcut.

• Click on the desktop.
• Press CTRL + SHIFT + N.
• A new folder should be created.

Creating a new folder from File Explorer.

• Open File Explorer.
• Hover your mouse on the location where you want to create a new folder.
• Right-click it, go to New > Folder.

In case the problem persists, then we suggest that you go ahead and perform a clean boot. Doing so will start your computer using minimal drivers to help us determine what conflict is causing the problem. Check out
How to perform a clean boot in Windows for the detailed steps.

Let us know the result so we can further assist you.

Regards.

 

How do I access the appdata folder when it is not my C:\ drive?

Thank you, all.

However, it is NOT a C:\ drive in the current PC (old PC broke, trying to get data off it). So typing in %appd% will not work!!

I guess I just need to enable the hidden files and folders....

Bingo... thank you!!!! I could not for the life of me think of that.... Oy.