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Article #1109Re: have windows on c:, Documents and settings on d: ?
From: Devon Miles
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 19:52
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 19:52
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|| Would it be possible to setup winxp pro so that at least Documents || and settings are on a difference drive/partition. || || Perhaps have program files on a different drive/partition too??? You can use TweakUI for WindowsXP to change the location of shell folders, including the My Documents folder. If you find that's good enough, you find TweakUI here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp It is also possible to move the entire Documents and Settings folder to a different location. This article explains how http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q236621 Note that the article was written for Win2K, but the procedure works on XP as well. Make sure to backup your system before making any changes.
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