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How to change locations for default folders in Windows 11
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Published onApril 28, 2023
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The default folders in your Windows PC usually include Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos, Desktop, and Downloads which are located on the C drive.
And while these folders make it easy for the user to navigate through the operating system and find what they are looking for, over time, as more items continue to be included in the folders, the disk space starts running out.
In turn, your Windows PC to become slower especially if your device is running on limited storage space. We’re all acquainted with how stressful and mind-boggling it is to use a slow device.
An easy fix for this issue would be to change locations for default folders in your Windows PC. There are several reasons that can cause you to change the location of these folders:
In this guide, we’ll show you how to change locations for default folders in Windows. Here’s what you need to do:
Change locations for default folders via File Explorer
Change locations for default folders via Windows Settings
You can also use the Windows settings to easily change the default location for folders and files in Windows 11. Here’s how:
Change locations for default folders via the Registry Editor
Alternatively, you can use the Registry Editor to change locations for default folders. Here’s how to do it:
How to restore default folders location in Windows
There might be an instance where you might be required torestore the default folders to their original location. For whatever reason that might be, here’s what you need to do:
Save on space by changing locations for default folders
Hopefully, with these methods, you’ve been able to change locations for default folders. This will not only help yousave up on spaceand generally improve the performance of your device but also promote equal disk partition.
This will also help you prevent booting problems. Be sure to let us know which method worked for you in the comments below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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