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Command prompt/batch file to set special folder locations (e.g. desktop)
I'm looking for a command or piece I can use in a Windows batch file to set the location of the special user folders (desktop, documents, downloads etc.). I can currently change this in Windows Explo...
If you need to use a batch file, you can use a batch file to edit the registry keys for the shell folder locations at:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folder
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
Use with caution and backup. For safety, I like the mklink solution though.