How can I change the physical location of "My Documents" folder?
By default, the My Documents folder for your user account resides in the %Userprofile% folder:
Example: C:\Documents and Settings\Robert\My Documents (Assuming your user account name is Robert)
If the system drive is running out of space and you want to redirect the My Documents folder to a different partition, follow this method:


By default, the My Documents folder for your user account resides in the %Userprofile% folder:
- Create a folder in a different drive.
- Assign appropriate folder permissions.
- Open My Computer window.
- From Common Tasks pane, right-click My Documents and choose Properties.
- Type the target folder path and click Apply.

