JSI Tip 4114. How do I move or rename the Windows 2000 'Documents and Settings' folder?

Jerold Schulman

September 16, 2001

1 Min Read
ITPro Today logo in a gray background | ITPro Today

I described and used Windows 2000 folder redirection in the following tips:

2206 Windows 2000 folder redirection.

2771 How do I redirect the 'My Documents' folder for all users?

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 236621 describes:

If you try to move or rename the "Documents and Settings" folder in Windows, you receive the following error message:

"Documents and Settings is a Windows system folder and is required for Windows to run properly. It cannot be moved or renamed."...



Sign up for the ITPro Today newsletter
Stay on top of the IT universe with commentary, news analysis, how-to's, and tips delivered to your inbox daily.

You May Also Like