[TIPS] Move My Document Folder In Windows XP

Some experts suggest that once a year you need to reinstall your Windows XP to keep its performance. But a normal or beginner computer user often saves their files in the My Documents folder since it is the default folder. Mozilla Firefox’s default download folder is also in My Documents. And many applications use My Documents as the default folder.

So what happens if Windows XP malfunctions, probably because of a virus? Then your Windows XP needs to be reinstalled, and unfortunately if you reformat the C: drive (default drive for Windows installation) then all your data in the My Documents folder will be lost too.

So what would you do as a technician to prevent this when you reinstall Windows XP for your client? You can move the My Documents folder to another drive. Yes, you can do it! Here I will show you how:

1. Right-click on the My Documents folder
2. Click Properties, then click the Location tab
3. Click the Move button, and choose where you want to relocate your My Documents folder. I suggest moving it to another drive like D:
4. Click the Apply button
5. Wait until it finishes copying, and done

Now don’t be afraid to store your data in My Documents, and if something happens and you need to reinstall, your My Documents folder won’t be lost.