organizing libraries in win 8.1 advise

sportflyer

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The last time I tried to organize the default libraries located at user/name/docs etc in my Tablet I messed up had multiple locations showing folders like music, documents etc . I was so confused where everything is. I need advise so I don't mess up my windows explorer page.

This is what I would like to do:

I have created 2 extra partitions E : and F : I would like my Data( like .PST) and Document folders to be in E and my entertainment folders like music, videos etc to be located in F:

The last time I did this I created the folders in E and F drives then included them in the libraries, this truly messed up file explorer with "duplicate entries" .

a) Is the best way to just relocate the default library folders in User to other drives ie going to Properties /location etc

b) Is it possible to delete the default folders in User , create folders in other drives then include them in the library ? in this case the folders wont be associated with user/name? does this make sense to you ?

Thanks
 

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    win8.1
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You did the right thing making new folders and then use INCLUDE. You just have to give those folders a slightly different mane - e.g. E Documents or F Music. Then it should be clearly distinguishable.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/12954-library-add-folder-windows-8-a.html

I would not recommend to use the location tab. That will give you a whole set of new problems when not properly done. It's tricky.

Never delete the default folders. The system and some programs use those to store info and you will be in an awful yogurt if they cannot find them.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Vista and Win7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2xHP, 2xGateway, 1xDell, 1xSony
    Hard Drives
    5 SSDs and 12 HDs
Is it possible to create a new library just for those folders in other drives and not under user/name etc?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Recline 23-k011
    CPU
    i5-4570T
    Motherboard
    DONT KNOW ( AIO conputer )
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel 4600 + Nvdia GeForce GT730A
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    Sandisk SDSA5DK-166g-1006

    ST1000LM024 HN101MBB
    Internet Speed
    comcast blast
    Browser
    IE 11
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