Move "My Documents"

[Thor]

Somehow, I've created an annoying situation. I frequently want to access
"My Documents," but it's buried. I have to click My Computer/Drive
C/Documents and Settings/George (my name)/My Documents. Whew!

Is there away to return this folder to the top of the folder list? And is
there a way to put it in the key folder list on dialog boxes such as "Open"
and "Save"?

 

[DatabaseBen]

as I understand it, software that "opens" and "saves" to a specific folder
usually requires the directory name and other locations to be pre entered
via an options feature... Like MSWord, you can set all the locations for
the folders via options..

I don't know how to help you with the other setting you want for the file
explorer. But possibly it would help to make a short cut on the desktop....

 

[Thor]

Thanks for replying, DB, but that's not what I mean. Click File/Save As
right now, and look at the left side of the Save As box. How can I put the
My Documents folder in there?

 

[DatabaseBen]

hmm, I don't get "any" file/save as option if I click in here, on the desk
top or in the my computer. So I'm not sure where your clicking in order to
get this possible option. I do get send to, copy paste, etc...

I also clicked on my computer and then expanded the folders, but no such
option was avail as well. I did notice that documents is at the top of my
folder listing, but again it is found under the "desktop" section..... In
the properties for my documents, it says that it is a shortcut

 

[DatabaseBen]

also, if the my documents shortcut exists under the desktop then the
properties gives you the option to move the folder. And if you get into the
properties page of the task bar and drill down, you will have a listing of
what you want or don't want to show in the start menu. Consider selecting
my documents to appear on the desktop or something.....

 

[thecreator]

Hi George,

What program are you using that you are having this problem with? Is My
Documents folder on the Desktop as a Shortcut? What version of XP are you
running? And Service Pack level?

 

[Thor]

I'm trying to achieve two things:

1. When I open Windows Explorer, I'd like My Documents to be at the top of
the folder panel, under Desktop. Right now, it's six levels down.

2. When I go to save or open a file, I'd like it to appear in the folder
panel on the left. To see where I mean, while reading this click File/Save
As. I'd like it to appear in that panel that begins with My Recent
Documents.

I appreciate help with either of these objectives.

I've put My Documents in the task tray, as a temporary measure. I'm using
XP Home, SP2.

 

[thecreator]

Hi Thor / George,

Can you do a Print Screen and reply to me directly? Don't have your
E-mail Address.

It will never appear in My Recent Documents. Are you talking about
Start? Open Start. Right-click on the Blue Bar on the bottom and click
Properties. Make adjustments there for the Start Menu.

Also Start > Control Panel >Display>Desktop> Customize Desktop