Change the Location of the Desktop Folder in Windows Server

Special folders, like Desktop, Documents, and Pictures, are preset in Windows Server. Their default storage location is on your C drive. As a result, all the files in these folders can take up a lot of space on your C drive.

Don't worry, though, because our page lists two methods to help you change the location of your desktop folder. You can do it manually or automatically. Read on to learn more about each method in the next section.

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The Easy Way: Move Desktop Folder with Todo PCTrans

Without computer skills, changing the location of your desktop folder manually can be a tedious and inconvenient process. It's much simpler to move your desktop folder automatically with an automated piece of software.

Todo PCTrans Technician is a user-friendly file transfer software. With its "Large Files Cleanup" feature, you can easily move your desktop folders to any other location.

Please follow the steps below to move your desktop folder to a new location using Todo PCTrans:

Step 1: Click on “Large File Cleaner” on the left, and then click on the “Start” button.

Step 2: Click the “Folders” tab and check the box of the folder you want to move. Select the destination disk, then hit the “Move” button.

Step 3. Wait for the move to complete, then click Finish.

Note: You can click Restore to revert the current folder to its default location.

This approach is simpler and easier to implement than a manual one, and it requires little computer expertise to carry out.

Other Features of PCTrans:

Here's what else it can do to help you manage your drive space:

• Move programs between hard drives: It can also free up your C drive space by moving applications from the C drive to another drive.
• System Cleanup: It scans junk files on your computer and offers a one-click cleanup feature.
• Data Rescue: Todo PCTrans also helps you recover data from any damaged or non-functional computer device.

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Manually Change the Location of the Desktop Folder on a Windows Server

The first method to change the Desktop folder location on Windows Server involves performing a few manual steps. Through these steps, you can relocate the Desktop folder to any desired alternative location.

Change the location of the Desktop folder on a Windows server manually by following these steps:

Step One: Create a new desktop location.

Create a new folder on any drive where you would like to move your desktop folder.

Step Two: Open the file manager, right-click on the desktop shortcut and select Properties.

Step 3: Go to the Location tab in the Folder Properties dialog for the Desktop.

Step 4: In the Path to the folder where the desktop is set input field, replace the value with the new location.

Here, you can set the location for the new folder that you created in Step 1.

Step 5: After selecting the new location, click “Apply” and then “OK” in the window.

This will prompt you to move all of the files in the desktop folder to the new location. Click “Yes” to transfer the contents of your desktop folder to the new location you typed in.

Clicking Yes moves the file and the Desktop folder.

This will manually change the location of the desktop on your Windows Server. If you don't like this method, return to Part 1 for a simpler way.

Conclusions

Windows Server computers deal with substantial amounts of data, much of which is generated and managed by the server itself, and all of which is stored on the C drive. When this data becomes too much, you'll eventually run out of available space. Insufficient space can lead to system lag or application crashes, so it's crucial to have enough room on your C drive.

One simple way to free up space on your C drive is by changing the location of the Desktop folder in Windows Server. This moves all the files stored on the desktop to another location, freeing up space on the C drive. There are two methods to change the desktop folder's location. The first method might be a bit challenging for beginners. The recommended approach is to use the Todo PCTrans software, which allows you to easily and with minimal clicks change the desktop folder location.