Folder/Directory Structure

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I'd be grateful for a lead to how to simplify my
directory structure. I guess I'm glad I got Professional,
but the directory structure is a bit convoluted for
a "single parent". As far as reaching My Files is
concerned, it is as if there are two people,
one "Unknown" and "Ian Ogilvie". At the top of the tree
there is My Docs which leads to My Files (Fine, although)
I have no use for Adobe,Music & Pix). Then lower down the
tree there is My Computer, under which is Ian Ogilvie's
My Files, that leads to the same folder as via My Docs.
I'm wondering if this is the reason I often cannot see
the end file in a path window, as I often have to dig
down 4 or 5 levels to insert a file. From a practical
point of view, that is the most annoying, so if it would
be possible to simplify things, and you could make some
suggestions, I'd be very grateful. Ian
 
I'd be grateful for a lead to how to simplify my
directory structure. I guess I'm glad I got Professional,
but the directory structure is a bit convoluted for
a "single parent". As far as reaching My Files is
concerned, it is as if there are two people,
one "Unknown" and "Ian Ogilvie". At the top of the tree
there is My Docs which leads to My Files (Fine, although)
I have no use for Adobe,Music & Pix). Then lower down the
tree there is My Computer, under which is Ian Ogilvie's
My Files, that leads to the same folder as via My Docs.
I'm wondering if this is the reason I often cannot see
the end file in a path window, as I often have to dig
down 4 or 5 levels to insert a file. From a practical
point of view, that is the most annoying, so if it would
be possible to simplify things, and you could make some
suggestions, I'd be very grateful. Ian
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These are just multiple ways to get to the same location. If you have not
changed the default settings, the folder for your documents is: Documents
and Settings\<your account>\My Documents

When you are logged on, clicking My Documents -- on the desktop, in the
start menu or at an upper level within My Computer or Windows Explorer --
will take you to that folder. If someone else is logged on, clicking on My
Documents will take them to their folder instead of yours.
 
Thanks,Sharon. So, I'll not be deleting any folders, but
I'm still left with not being able to see the end file in
the path window because I've had to dig down so far. I
work in Publisher a lot, and in order to insert edited
files from Word, I have to go through 5 folders. Do I
have to live with that, or is there some way I can go
straight to the Word folder I need when I insert from
Publisher?
Thanks-Ian
 
Thanks,Sharon. So, I'll not be deleting any folders, but
I'm still left with not being able to see the end file in
the path window because I've had to dig down so far. I
work in Publisher a lot, and in order to insert edited
files from Word, I have to go through 5 folders. Do I
have to live with that, or is there some way I can go
straight to the Word folder I need when I insert from
Publisher?
Thanks-Ian
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This might make life easier for you:

Create a folder that is right off the root of a drive. Example: C:\Docs or
D:\Docs

Then right click on the My Documents icon and select Properties. Click the
Move button. XP will proceed to move your files to the new folder. Now your
path will be C:\Docs\filename.

Results: You won't have to dig through 5 layers to get to My Documents.
Double clicking My Documents (while logged onto your account) will take you
directly to that newly created folder. Programs that like to default to My
Documents for saving files will be redirected to that folder as well.
 
Also put shortcuts which open the folder directly. Plus it should be in the history.
 
Thanks, Sharon. I'll try that out-Ian
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This might make life easier for you:

Create a folder that is right off the root of a drive. Example: C:\Docs or
D:\Docs

Then right click on the My Documents icon and select Properties. Click the
Move button. XP will proceed to move your files to the new folder. Now your
path will be C:\Docs\filename.

Results: You won't have to dig through 5 layers to get to My Documents.
Double clicking My Documents (while logged onto your account) will take you
directly to that newly created folder. Programs that like to default to My
Documents for saving files will be redirected to that folder as well.
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