Change Desktop Folder Location in Windows Server

Specific folders such as desktops, documents, pictures come pre-assigned with Windows Server. Their initial storage location is on your C drive. Hence, all the files inside these folders take plenty of space inside your C drive.

However, there is nothing to worry about because our page enlists two ways to help you shift desktop folder location. You can do it with manual as well as automatic methods. Read on to see the methods in detail in the upcoming section.

Easy: Move Desktop Folder to Another Location with EaseUS Todo PCTrans

The previous manual method to shift the Desktop folder location is time-consuming and inconvenient if you lack computer skills. The automated way is much easier to move the Desktop folder location to another location using automated software.

EaseUS Todo PCTrans Technician is an easy-to-use file transfer software. Using the Large File Cleanup feature, you can move your desktop folder to any other location with simple clicks.

Follow the below steps to use EaseUS Todo PCTrans software to move the Desktop folder to a new location:

Step 1. Click "Large File Cleanup" on the left panel, and click "Start" button.

Step 2. Select "Folder" tab, check the folders you want to move. Choose target drive and click "Move" button.

Step 3. Wait for moving process completes. Click "Finish".

Note: You can click the "Restore" button to restore the current folder to the default location.

The steps mentioned above are much simpler and easier to implement than the manual method. In addition, you don't need much computer expertise to perform this method.

EaseUs Todo PCTrans Additional Features:

Below are its additional features that can help you adjust storage space for drives:

• Move programs between hard drives: It also helps you free up space in your C drive by migrating applications from a C drive to another drive.
• System cleanup: It can scan junk files on your computer and offer you a one-click cleanup feature.
• Rescue data: EaseUS Todo PCTrans also helps you rescue data from any corrupt or dead computer device.

EaseUS Todo PCTrans, data transfer software, helps you shift other system-created folders along with the Desktop folder. These can be any Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Videos, Music, and Downloads folder. The following tab can help you when you encounter any issues during the operation.

Manually Change Desktop Folder Location on Windows Server

The first method to change the Dekstop folder location on Windows Server is performing some manual steps. Using these steps, you can change the Desktop folder location to any other location of your choice.

Follow the below steps to manually change Desktop folder location on Windows Server:

Step 1: Create a new Desktop location.

Create any new folder on any drive where you wish to change your Desktop folder location.

Step 2: Open file explorer and right-click on the Desktop shortcut to select its properties.

Step 3: Move over to the Location tab in Desktop folder properties.

Step 4: Replace the new location value in the input field of the already set Desktop folder location.

You can set the location of the new folder that you created in step 1.

Step 5: Once the location is changed, click on Apply and OK button of the Window.

These steps will help you change the Desktop folder location with the new input location. A new pop-up will ask you if you wish to move all files along with the location. You can select the Yes button to transfer the files of the Desktop folder to the newly entered location.

By following the above steps, you will manually change the location of your Desktop location on Windows Server. If this method seems inconvenient to you, move to the first section, which shows a much easier option.

Conclusion

Windows Server computer has to deal with a large amount of data. The vast data comes due to the management and creation of Server computers, and all the data resides in your C drive. With too much data in the C drive, eventually, it will lack free space. The lack of free space can result in system lags or applications getting crashed. Therefore, you need to have a good amount of space in your C drive.

A simple method to make free space in C drive is to change the Desktop folder location in your Windows Server. It helps to take all the Desktop stores files to another location and free up C drive space. You can change the location of your Desktop folder by using two methods. The first method is a bit difficult for beginners. The most recommended method is EaseUS Todo PCTrans software which helps you change Desktop folder location freely and with minimum clicks.