Unable to Relocate Documents Folder [FIXED]
Hello,
I just reinstalled vista-Ultimate, and I want to relocate the "Documents" folder to the "D" drive so I can separate my data from the OS, whihc is installed on the "C" drive. The process to do this is described at the link below. However, I am unable to relocate the "Documents" folder, despite this should be an easy process!!
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=215
When try to move the "Documents" folder,
FROM: C:\Users\J Martin Software Tester\Documents
TO: D:\Data Files - JSM\Documents,
I recieve the following msg: "There is already a file with the same name in this location".
However, there is no file; the "D" drive was just formatted and is brand new. Why Do I get this msg? And what do I do to resolve the issue? My purpose is to put my data on a drive, separate from the Vista-OS.
Thanks!
Scott
PS At one point, I believe I was successful; but since I wipe and reformmated my drive, I have not been successful at placing the Documents folder on the "D" drive.
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Unable to Relocate Documents Folder (still)
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1. If you haven't already, go into folder options and on the View tab, select "Show hidden files and folders."
2. Try moving the folder to a different location; instead of D:\Data Files - JSM\Documents, try D:\Users\JSM\Documents (for example).
Both these were good ideas; thx. However, implementing item #1 reveals no hidden folders or files--the drive is truly pristine. And item #2 doesn't work: I am unable to relocate the documents folder to another drive or another location. :confused:
I'll the newsgroups search. Thx for the suggestion.
RE: Still unable to relocate Documents Folder
Piaqt,
Yes, Thx. I am actively looking for a solution. I believe it may be related to my hard drives and that I previously had these files on them, but I"ve since reformatted twice.
The "D" drive is a RAID1 array, an probabl some portion of the file is retained, even though I can't se it. Hmmm...Also, I reformatted the RAID 1 array form the Disk Manager, when maybe I should've formatted each individuallyl from the Raid BIOS? Hmmm.
I bet if I had two new drives this would work. Thx for the suggestion on the newsgroups; I am using the MS News Group.
Scott