I’ve not tested it yet, but hope to soon.

For example, Outlook 2007 defaults to my KJ-user file: C:\Users\KJ\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst. To change this I go to Outlook’s Options, the tab “Mail Setup”, Click on “Data Files”, and then “Settings” to change the DEFAULT location (alternative – go to menu “File” and then “Data Management”). I used to save the .pst file on a backup and then import it back in, but would lose information if I didn’t backup constantly. I have yet to lose my information on the external PnP drives which have been operating fine for over 5 years and I can take them to any computer with the programs to run them (I still backup the data on them but don’t have to backup my primary computer any more except for program settings with Easy Transfer). I keep a list of my locations stored with my recovery disks and after three full recoveries due to Windows Update issues, I have found my computer runs cleaner and faster and recovery is a lot easier just restoring the program settings again. I also worry much less about the system or some malware damaging my personal files! Also, if you do decide to go back to the defaults you should be able to import the files or copy them into the default location if you keep a record of the default locations before the change (most can be found online). In Outlook 2007 I was able to set it up and still import older .PST files to the original location without affecting the default as it created a new mail folder for the second location.

Now if Vista would only let me move folders complete with everything in them I would be fine – it infuriates me that it leaves a copy of every folder behind in the move and I can’t move my personal folders without moving layer by layer the folders within. I hesitate to delete them in case something is left behind, which is how that happened in XP.

If I were to move my “C:\Users\Karl” files to just “D:\”, would I have the same problems as people above where C:\Users\Karl folders would reappear after a certain period of time? Is this the same problem as people have been having, or have they only been moving them to external hardrives or network locations?

I think that this would be good perhaps, since I currently have C:\SYSTEM, D:\FILES and F:\MEDIA; so it’d save me some time to have files auto-save on the D:\ drive, especially with how long it takes Vista to copy files accross, and all the problems it usually runs into. (Copy without it’s privillages? You need Admistrator permission! I’m just not going to let you copy files here no matter how hard you try, because I say they’re in use even though they’re clearly not, you’re going to have to reboot the laptop to sort out some weird memory glitch I’ve got going on MUHAHAHAH!) I just don’t want to end up loosing any files.

Still waiting to see if anyone has more useful solution.

**When I right click them and select properties it only gives a single “general” tab, with no data (so can’t change location or restore to default). Can’t find out how to re-set up the link. **

have the same problem, did you find a solution yet!?

When I right click them and select properties it only gives a single “general” tab, with no data (so can’t change location or restore to default). Can’t find out how to re-set up the link. Any advice – thanks in advance.

I like to have all my folders under one huge umbrella, and that way I can back thst thing up on my external harddrive with one click

I guess we cannot actually get rid of all those folders no matter what..it sounds like even if you did, they could come back at any time

I sill wonder if we can move the folders up or down in the “tree” (I don’t know what else to call it)

I would at least like to put the folders I actually use at the top of the list