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Where is Application data in Win 7

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by garsar, 2010/02/15.

  1. 2010/02/15
    garsar

    garsar Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I can not find what was called application data in Win XP.
    I have gone to users and my name but it is locked. I am the administrator. In XP it was under documents & settings which is no longer in Win 7. Any hints?
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Application Data is not an actual folder, it is a Junction which is only there for backward compatibility. A Junction is a shortcut that redirects files and programs to a different location.

    This particular Junction points to the C:Users\username\AppData\Roaming folder.

    There is a good explanation of Junction Points at the following website.

    Windows Junctions

    Click on the Orb and enter %appdata% into the Search box - look for Roaming at the head of the Search Window - it is the only entry and click on it.
     
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    garsar

    garsar Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Will check it out. Thanks for the fast answer.
     
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