I have a computer with a small C:\ drive and a large D:\ drive.
This is done deliberately, as I like to keep system and data files
as separate as possible.

It works very well except for one "feature" of Windows XP: Any files
that users (e.g. me) save on their Desktop are stored on the C drive.
I would like the Desktop to actually be stored on D. Is that possible?

Thanks

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Request for Question Clarification by denco-ga on 12 Jun 2005 12:24 PDT

Howdy atr-ga,

Would something such as the following be of help?

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_shell_folders.htm

If so, please post as such, and I can post this as an answer.  Thanks!

Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher

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Clarification of Question by atr-ga on 12 Jun 2005 21:06 PDT

hi denco-ga:
I was quite excited as this appeared to be exactly what I was
looking for... However... it didn't work! I was able to change
the registry settings, but, after rebooting, Windows changes them
right back to the original settings!!

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Clarification of Question by atr-ga on 13 Jun 2005 06:21 PDT

Actually moving the Desktop folder in Explorer may have worked. 
It's hard to believe that Microsoft would have made anything this
easy! I will know for sure later today when I resume work on that
computer.

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Request for Question Clarification by denco-ga on 15 Jun 2005 10:53 PDT

Howdy atr-ga,

Has my suggestion lead to a successful resolution of your challenge?  Thanks!

Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher

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Clarification of Question by atr-ga on 15 Jun 2005 16:09 PDT

Yes! Please go ahead and post your comment as answer.

Thanks for accepting the following as an answer to your question, atr-ga.

Kent W. England, MS-MVP, has written a great artice titled "How to Move
Shell Folders (and contents)" which is posted on the "Kelly's Korner web
site.  It addresses several methods to accomplish what you seek.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_shell_folders.htm

"To change most shell folder locations immediately and move the contents,
right-click the shell folder in Windows Explorer, drag the folder to the
new location, release the mouse button, and select the Move Here item."

If you need any clarification, please feel free to ask.


Search strategy:

Google search on: desktop location XP change OR changing
://www.google.com/search?q=desktop+location+XP+change+OR+changing

Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher

Thanks.

You are welcome, atr-ga, and thanks for the 5 star rating.

Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher

The Desktop default folder will be C:\documents and settings\loginname\desktop

You cannot change this because its hard coded into Windows XP

You will need to manually save the data to a folder linked to the D
drive, but the desktop screen will always be defautled to the C drive

hi imkizersoze-ga:
Unfortunately, you are wrong. The folder is not hard-coded. It is configured
in the Registry and can be changed with the procedures above.