folder redirection

[stef]

Hi

i'm using xp pro sp2 in a workgroup. is it possible to redirect folders
using the group policy editor. i can't find the 'folders' section anywhere.
has this been disabled in sp2 or does it only exist if you are in a domain.

thanks

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Which folders do you need to redirect? Most of the special folders can be
relocated (in more ways than one). Tweak UI offers this functionality. Tweak
UI Power Toy v2.10 can be downloaded from here:

http://download.microsoft.com/downl...a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe

Install TweakUI and run it. Under My Computer section, select the "Special
Folders" sub-item and in the right-pane, choose the special folder that you
want to move.

See also:

Change the Default Location of the My Documents Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310147

--
Ramesh Srinivasan
MS-MVP, Windows Shell

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[stef]

Yes i found Tweakui and installed it, no problems with 'my documents' but
doesn't seem to work with 'my pictures' and 'my music'. I still can't find
the folder section in group policy editor.
Thanks

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Using this method will relocate the My Music and My Pictures folder as well:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310147

BTW, it's not possible to relocate shared documents / shared music / shared
video using TweakUI, though the option is listed.

--
Ramesh Srinivasan
MS-MVP, Windows Shell

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[Mark Dormer]

Folder Redirection as a group policy is a domain function.
You won't find in the local policy

Regards
Mark Dormer