Works: How to Change the Default Folder in Which Files Are Saved (196216)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 4.5
  • Microsoft Works 4.5a
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0 4.0a
This article was previously published under Q196216

SUMMARY

This article describes how to change the default folder in which your Microsoft Works files are saved.

MORE INFORMATION

To change the default folder in which your Works files are saved, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Taskbar or Taskbar & Start Menu.
  2. Click the Start Menu Programs tab, and then click Advanced.
  3. In the All Folders pane, double-click the Programs folder.
  4. In the right pane, double click the Microsoft Works folder.
  5. Right-click the Microsoft Works program shortcut, and then click Properties.
  6. Click the Shortcut tab, and then type the path to the new default folder in the Start In box.

    For example, if you want Works to save files in the C:\Personal Files folder, type the following line in the Start In box:

    C:\Personal Files

  7. Click OK, and then close Windows Explorer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/15/2004
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