First time multi storage device user, any guides?

Scotty99

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So i just got an SSD and im loving the speeds, however i am kind of disappointed/confused with a few things!

I dont like the fact i cant use the windows shortcuts like going to the start button and choosing documents, pictures, downloads etc, because i installed them all on my hard drive, which isnt connected to those windows shortcuts (hope you know what i mean here).

Basically, is there something on the internet like a video tutorial showing how to deal with multiple storage units on windows, and how to set up the folders properly?

For example, when i installed my SSD i did a format of my HDD in disk management and then (of course) there were no folders or anything in my HDD. I then (surely wrongly) created folders in the HDD like program files, download, music, pictures etc. Was there a better way i should have set this up, or was i correct in actually creating those folders.

Basically im smart when it comes to building computers and picking hardware, but am a complete noob when talking about actual useful things like how to properly navigate windows lol.

Any advice appreciated : )
 

cliffro

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Open an Explorer window, right click on each "Library" on the left side menu
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and add the "New" folder/location, select that folder and click set save location. Feel free to remove the original one if it shows it.
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Hopefully that does what you are wanting to do.
 

cliffro

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You can do the same thing by right clicking on Documents, Pictures and Music in the start menu as well, Select Properties(I forgot that step above!)