How rename system-folders (so that they stay renamed)?

whitek

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Let's say I would like to have one place with only the following folders:

Images
Videos
Text
Audio
Temp
Other

If I click on my username I get folders for My Photos, My Music etc... I would like to rename those folders so that they -stay- renamed.
When I renamed the 'Downloads'-folder to 'Temp' it stayed renamed for about 30 minutes and then for some reason it switched its name back to 'Downloads'.

Another thing:
As stated above i would like to have -only- the folders of my choosing within the "Username"-folder. But then what can I do about the 'AppData'-folder which is also within the 'Username'-folder?
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkPad W530
One way around it is to create a new folder and then just change your Libraries so they all point to that one folder. AppData is a hidden folder so just uncheck the box for showing hidden files or ignore it. Messing around with that folder is likely to hose your system.
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/13050-library-create-new-library-windows-8-a.html
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/12954-library-add-folder-windows-8-a.html
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/13048-library-remove-folder-windows-8-a.html
 

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    Asus
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It is best not to rename system provided folders. Nothing but pain awaits you on that road.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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