Shell folders are special folders that Windows uses to indicate the default location for many types of settings and data. This module allows you to redirect shell folders to an alternate location, and optionally move or copy existing data. A common use for this module is redirecting "My Documents" to a network share.
Filter:
Select the name of the filter you want assigned to this configuration element.
Shell Folder:
Select the Shell Folder you want to redirect.
Reset to Default:
Enabling this option will reset the selected Shell Folder to its default location.
Redirect to Folder:
Enter the path you want the Shell Folder redirected to. This option is not available if Reset to Default has been selected.
Existing Files:
Files and folders that exist in the current Shell Folder location can optionally be copied or moved to the new location. Depending on the amount of data that currently exists, enabling this option can cause a delay during logon while the files and folders are copied or moved to the new location. This option is not available if Reset to Default has been selected.
NOTE: Selecting Move to New Location on Windows 9x (Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME) clients can have negative effects on the default profile. It is recommended that Copy to New Location be used instead on these clients.
Example:
Filter: Global Settings
Shell Folder: Personal (My Documents)
Reset to Default: Disabled
Redirect to Folder: H:\My Documents
Existing Files: Copy to New Location
The above example redirects the My Documents Shell Folder to H:\My Documents. All existing files and folders are copied to the new location.
NOTE: This example assumes the H: drive is mapped to a network share. It is also possible to use a UNC path for the Redirect to Folder.
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