Tried to change location of AppData folders. Now it's all messed up.
Hi I tried to change my AppData folders default location from the c: drive to the d: drive using the location tab. I just read that it doesn't actually work and windows 7 doesn't let you change the location of these folders. The location tab was there and moved my folders but errored out since it wouldn't move certain files. I moved all the stuff back but now, in the registry (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications) none of the programs have their paths/values set. I don't know if I should manually set all the paths but... theres like 100 of them, pain... Basically I did the location move on the Roaming and Local folders. There are also other problems: I can no longer change the default application to open various files. It does not let me pick a different one. Is there any way to restore this? I don't have a restore point from before but I doubt it would fix how stuff has blanked out in the registry (i didnt edit anything in there). Reinstalling is such a hassle. That windows 7 doesn't let you have appdata on a different drive is also a massive *illicit word* Suggestions to get things back to normal?
July 21st, 2010 4:44am

I tried to change my AppData folders default location from the c: drive to the d: drive using the location tab. are you sure? i don't see a Location Tab in the Properties of my AppData folder. i think you mean you did that individually to the Roaming and Local folders. i've never had the nerve to try that. nor seen a reason to. Re-read my post: Basically I did the location move on the Roaming and Local folders. On a sidenote I did see the location tab on the AppData folder though,.. Maybe you haven't had a reason to.. but I don't really like the fact that vital appdata is stored on a disk which I want to be able to clean install on. I have all my programs documents on a seperate disk. My AppData folder is also 8gb+ making the space tight on the C: drive. Anyways, anyone who can help?
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July 21st, 2010 7:00am

Hi, I understand the inconvenience you have experienced. First, try to reset the registry in WinRE. Cd c:\windows\system32\config Ren default default.old Ren sam sam.old Ren security security.old Ren software software.old Ren system system.old Copy c:\windows\system32\config\regback\default.old default Copy c:\windows\system32\config\regback\sam.old sam Copy c:\windows\system32\config\regback\security.old security Copy c:\windows\system32\config\regback\software.old software Copy c:\windows\system32\config\regback\system.old system If the issue persists, you have to perform in-place upgrade to repair the system. In-place Upgrade ============ 1. Start the computer. 2. Insert the Windows 7 DVD in the computer's DVD drive. 3. Use one of the following procedures, as appropriate: a. If Windows automatically detects the DVD, the Install now screen appears. Click Install now. b. If Windows does not automatically detect the DVD, follow these steps: b1. Click Start, click Run, type Drive:\setup.exe, and then click OK. Note Drive is the drive letter of the computer's DVD drive. b2. Click Install now. 4. When you reach the Which type of installation to you want? screen, click Upgrade to upgrade the current operating system to Windows 7. Hope this helps. Regards, Sabrina
July 23rd, 2010 5:28am

Thanks a million Sabrina. That did the trick!
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July 24th, 2010 1:17am

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