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Move Users Folder to Another Drive Windows 10 or Windows 11 1 1

Last updated on Feb 19, 2023 19:12 in How To
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Are you experiencing your C: Drive getting full but you have another Drive that is empty. By Default, the user folders are saved in the C: drive, As a frequently used folder, the user folder saves many files that may occupy all room on the C drive. It is a folder created specifically for each user account configured on a Windows 10/11 system, which contains important library folders, such as Documents, Pictures, and Downloads, and also contains the Desktop folder.

As the user folder contains very important system files. Moving entire user folders can easily cause data loss and the system will experience boot problems. As long as you modify the settings related to the operating system foundation, it may cause actual losses. Be careful when migrating files, especially those about Windows installation and operating system.

If you try to free up disk space or change file location, moving these folders can work. It is easier to change its location in Windows 10 or Windows 11, avoiding fatal risks related to moving users folder ultimately. This article will showyou how to move the folders to another drive. 


Method 1. Windows 10/11 Move User Folder to Another Drive via File Explorer

Step 1. Open File Explorer.

Step 2. Click This PC, choose the target hard drive from the devices and drives option.

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Step 3. Open the new drive location, choose the location where you want to save. Click New Folder and name it as Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Videos.

Step 4. Go back to the user folder's location (C drive).

Step 5. Right-click the Documents or Downloads folder, then choose Properties.

Step 6. Select the Location tab, then click Move to choose the new file location. Click OK to apply.

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Step 7. Select the folder with the same name in E drive.

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Step 8. Click Apply and Yes.

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The migrated folder will be automatically updated in the quick access bar.


How to Restore the Folder Location

If you regret to change the folder's location, you can apply the steps below.

Step 1. Run File Explorer and move to the user folder location.

Step 2. Right-click folder > Choose Properties > Select Restore Default under the Location tab.

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Method 2. Windows 10/11 Move Users Folder with Windows Settings


Step 1. Open Windows settings > System > Storage > Change where new content is saved

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Step 2. Choose the save location.

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Method 3. Windows 10/11 Move Users Folder via Registry Editor 


Step 1. Press Windows + R to bring up the Run box. Input regedit and press Enter.

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Step 2. Follow the path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

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Step 3. Right-click files and click Modify.

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Step 4. Input the drive location. Then restart your PC.

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