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In this article, we provide you with two solutions to change the Desktop folder in Windows 11/10: PC data migration software and File Explorer. If you also have a Mac device, you can luckily find tips on moving the user folder on a Mac.

Where is the Desktop location in Windows 11/10?

When you use Windows 11 or Windows 10, your desktop displays default programs, downloaded apps, files, folders, shortcuts, images, and so on. You have free rein to manage what's on your desktop. Desktop files are usually located on the C drive by default.

Default path: C:\Users\Public\Desktop or C:\Users\admin\Desktop

How to Change the Location of the Desktop Folder in Windows 10/11?

Moving a desktop folder to a new one is straightforward. Let's follow these steps: 1. **Open File Explorer**: First, click on the File Explorer icon typically located on the taskbar or press the `Windows + E` keys on your keyboard. 2. **Locate the Desktop Folder**: In the left pane of File Explorer, navigate to the "This PC" or "Computer" section, then double-click on "Desktop" to view its contents. 3. **Create a New Folder**: Right-click anywhere within the File Explorer window and select "New" > "Folder." Type a name for your new folder and press Enter. 4. **Move the Folder**: Now, drag the folder you want to move from the Desktop onto the newly created folder. Alternatively, right-click on the folder you want to move, select "Cut," navigate to the new folder, and then right-click and choose "Paste." 5. **Verify the Move**: Check if the folder has been successfully moved by opening the new folder. If everything went well, the folder should be there. Remember that moving the folder will change the original location of the files, so make sure you update any shortcuts or references pointing to the old location.

It's easy to move your Desktop folder to a new location. Let's look at the steps involved.

Option 1: Move Desktop Folder using PC Data Migration Software

Todo PCTrans is a tool that lets you change the location of your desktop folders with just a few clicks. Unlike manual methods, it comes with a "Large File Cleanup" feature, enabling you to relocate desktop folders in bulk. The software runs smoothly on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Designed for beginners, it features a clean interface and is user-friendly. Download the software to enjoy the convenience of swiftly changing your desktop folder locations:

How to Move a Desktop Folder:

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

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

Step 3: Wait for the process to finish, then click “Finish”.

Step 2: Move the Default Folders

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

With this guide, you can quickly change the location of your desktop folders. Todo PCTrans also offers other advanced features to help with the transfer, such as:

• PC Transfer: Move your desktop folders (Music, Files, Folders, Downloads, User folder) to another computer with a single click.
• App Migration: Shift programs/software to another drive or another PC.
• Large File Cleanup: Find large files and move them to another drive to free up more space.

Option 2: Manually Change the Desktop Folder Location in Windows 11/10

Windows 11 and the Windows operating system come with several unique features that allow you to customize your device to your liking. Of course, you can use the built-in tool File Explorer to move your desktop folder to another location.

With File Explorer, your desktop folder can get cluttered quickly. That can be problematic.

In this part, we'll show you how to click on the “Move” button and explain how to fix the “Can't change desktop folder location” issue.

Step 1: Locate the Desktop folder using either of these two methods:

1. Open File Explorer from the taskbar, navigate to the "This PC" section, and click on Drive C (typical path: This PC > Local Disk (C:) > Users > Administrator) > Look for a folder named "Desktop."

2. Press Windows + R to open the "Run" dialog box, type ".", and click "OK".

Step 2: Right-click the Desktop folder and select Properties from the menu.

Step 3: Click the “Location” tab in the Desktop window. Under “Current Location,” click the “Move…” button.

< strong > Step 4. A window will pop up allowing you to choose where to save your desktop folder. If no options are available, create a new folder and move the target folder into it.

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Can't Change the Desktop Folder in Windows 11/10? What to Do?

If the Location tab is not displayed, it might be because you changed the default location of your personal folders. You can use Registry Editor to restore the default location as follows:

Step 1: Open the Registry Editor (two ways).

1. Click the Search icon, and type "Registry Editor."

2. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type "regedit" and press Enter.

Step 2. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

Step 3. Locate and double-click on "Desktop." You can also right-click and select "Modify."

Step 4. Change the value to %USERPROFILE%\Desktop (it's best to copy and paste this to avoid typing errors). Save the changes and close the Registry Editor.

Step 5. Restart your Windows 11 or Windows 10 device.

Now, go to the C drive, and you'll see the folder on the desktop. The Location option in Properties should be available again. If not, you can still use PC data migration software.

## More Tips: Change the Location of Your User Folder on a Mac

Important: Back up your Mac before you move your Home folder.

Step 1. Open Finder.

1. Hold down the Option, Command, and Space keys to open a “Spotlight” search window.

2. Press Command+N to open a Finder window.

Step 2. Open the "Users" folder.

Search along the path /Macintosh HD/Users.

Step 3: Select the “Home” folder, and then drag it directly onto your new drive.

Step 4: Click the Apple icon, and then choose “System Preferences” from the menu.

Step 5: Click “Users and Groups.”

Step 6: Click the yellow lock icon and enter your administrator password.

7. Right-click the account inside the “Home” folder you just moved, and choose Get Info.

Step 8: Click the "Select" button in the menu, then go to the location of your folder > select the newly created folder, and finally click the "Open" button in the bottom right corner.

Step 9: Click “OK” to close the sheet on the Advanced Options panel, then quit System Preferences.

Step 10: Restart your Mac, and you'll find the folder in its new location.

Conclusions

There are two ways to create a folder on a Windows PC:

• Quick Migration - Todo PCTrans Tool (Recommended)
• Manual Migration - File Explorer