wrote HP and Compaq Desktop PCS - Transferring Fils or Folders between User Accounts (Windows 7) | HP@ Customer Support @ Laptops tablets Desktops Printers Ink@toner Displays accessories Business solutions Support. = CQ HP Customer Support SupportHome Products Softwareand Drivers Forums Contact Support HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Transferring Accounts (Windows 7) les or Folders between User ‘This information applies to HP and Compaq desktop computers running Windows 7. Follow these steps to transfer files or Folders from ane user account to another. Do this when creating multiple user accounts onthe same ‘computer with identical settings, orf you forget your login password and need to create anew user account. N01 You must be logged in as an administrator to complete these steps. For more information, see Managing User Accounts and Logins in Windows 7 Gin English) Files and folders must not be encrypted, 1. Click Start, and then click Computer. 2 Click the Organize drop-down list, and then click Folder and search options. Figure 2: Organize drop-down list ip supportne.cemius-entdocumertc 01987658 45wrote HP and Compaq Desktop PCS - Transferring Fils or Folders between User Accounts (Windows 7) | HP@ Customer Support 3. Click the View tab, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then click OX. Figure 3: Folder Options window 4. Double-click the €: drive, double-click the Users folder, and then double-click the folder where the source fils or folders ae located. nore: Inthis example, the source account is named "User", and the source files and folders are located in the C:(Users/User1 directory. Figure 4: Example ofa source folder The following message is displayed when the user account does not have administrator permissions: A Seer hr eine Click Continue to gain access to the file or folder, or click Caneel to return to the previous screen. You must use an account with administrator permissions to continue. For more information about permissions, see ianiaging User Accounts and Logins in Windows 7 in English). '5, Select the files of folders by clicking them, Hold the CTRL key to select multiple files or folders. To select all files or Folders, click Or and then lick Select all. nize, Figure 6: Select ll option Fp support. comius-entdocumertc 01997658wrote HP and Compaq Desktop PCS - Transferring Fils or Folders between User Accounts (Windows 7) | HP@ Customer Support 7. Click Start ©, and then click Computer. 8, Double-click the € dive, double-click the Users folder, and then double-click the destination folder nore: Inthis example, the destination account is named "User2", and the destination files and folders are located inthe C:/Users/User2 directory. Figure 8: Example of a destination folder 9. Click Organize, and then click Paste. Figure 9: Paste option Fp support. comius-entdocumertc 01997658swrot6 HP and Compaq Desktop PCS - Transferring Files or Folders between Use Accounts (Windows 7) | HP@ Customer Support ‘The following message displayed when you attempt to paste files or folders which have the samenname as those in the destination folder: Figure 10: Example of the Confirm File or Folder Replace message Totoro cnn enone De aot hnbnse a os be layout me eect nronn cas ma (lick Yes to merge the source files into the destination folder, or click No to return to the previous screen, Ask the community! ip supportne.cemius-entdocumertc 01987658‘wrote HP and Compaq Desktop PCS - Transferring Fils or Folders between User Accounts (Windows 7) | HP@ Customer Support ‘Support Forum Join the conversation! Find Solutions, ask questions, and share advice with other HP product owners. Vist now. County 55 United states out us Ways tobuy Support Ho Partners Stay connected Comact HP Shop ontine Download drivers HrornerFestpooam = A A careers Storelocater Suppor &troubleshocting KP Parner Fst Portal investor relations Callan iP rep Forums Develope sgnumtorneusaoter Sustainability Finda reseller Register your product me Newsroor Enterprise tore Manage comms mal adress Checkrepairstatus Se raining & certfieation Recalls | Product ecyling | CASupply Chains Act 1 Sitemap I Privacy | Termsof Use | Limited warranty statement 1 Teams & condi of ales & service (© Copyigt 2016 HP Development Company, LP. Fp support. comius-entdocumertc 01997658