It stores application data for many programs, including Firefox, Skype or Adobe, but also those by Microsoft and Windows. This includes templates, system start-up elements, short notes, signatures, add-ons for various programs, and many more. It may also contain data of the currently registered user, as well as saved progress for computer games. Huge quantities of files can sometimes accumulate in these folders.
The temporary files in the Local subfolder can be deleted to free up storage space on the system hard drive. However, the disk cleanup by Windows does not perform this process. So, it has to be done manually. If the system continues to run without any issues after removing these files, you can go ahead and delete them permanently.
The AppData folder first needs to be made visible in the Windows Explorer before you can manage the files it contains.
To show the AppData folder, several approaches are possible. The method for finding the Windows AppData folder varies depending on the Windows version used. Having determined your Windows version, you can now proceed to the appropriate instructions below.
Based in Europe, HiDrive secures your data in the cloud so you can easily access it from any device! I have restarted the machine after making the changes. Any ideas? Thank you for this great information. I have been looking for a way to move the appdata directory!
I am experiencing the same thing as FabioGNR said above. I figure that most of the data will be moved by having roaming and LocalLow folders moved. I also used the same technique for windows 7 to move all the other folders to another location. Windows 7 really makes it easy, minus the Local folder. Every Windows computer contains a hidden folder called AppData. Most users never need to access this folder, and messing around with it can cause problems on your computer if you don't know what you're doing.
However, you may one day need to how to access this folder and what data is contained inside of it. If you're unsure about dealing with this type of data, create a backup of your system in case something goes awry. The AppData folder contains all the data specific to your Windows user profile.
This means that your data can be transferred from one device to another as long as you sign in with the same profile. Several apps use the AppData folder so it's easy to keep data synced between devices.
Internet browsers, such as Firefox , store your profiles and bookmarks in the AppData folder. Email programs, like Thunderbird or Outlook , also store data in this folder. Many computer games' Save files wind up in the AppData folder. There are a couple of ways to get to the AppData folder. You can find it through Windows Search or by making Hidden Folders visible and navigating to it directly. After you unhide the file, here's how to find the folder if you can't use search to find it.
Open the Control Panel. Select File Explorer Options. Select the View tab of the File Explorer Options window. Choose Show hidden files, folders, and drives. Check the box to the left of Show hidden files, folders and drives, click Apply, then click OK. Click the C Drive option in the left column of Windows Explorer. Double-click the Users folder. Double-click the user whose AppData folder you want to find. Double-click the AppData folder.
Our article continues below with additional information and pictures of these steps. Step 1: Click the folder icon in the taskbar at the bottom of your screen.
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