Windows 11 and folder redirection
In addition to the migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 there is also a change in folder redirection happening. What does that mean?
Until now following folders have been 'redirected' into your D-ITET home account:
- Desktop -> in home folder MSDesctop
- Documents -> in home folder MSDocuments
Within the change to Windows 11 following folders will be redirected also:
- Music -> in home folder MSMusic
- Pictures -> in home folder MSPictures
- Videos -> in home folder MSVideos
All these folders are viewable in 'Windows Explorer' -> 'This PC':
You can verify the source of the data by right-clicking on the folder, then choose 'Properties'. In the upcoming window you'll see the location
of the folder, which is in your home directory '\\verdi.ee.ethz.ch\<username>'. E.g. for 'Desktop':
This results in following consequences:
1) All stuff stored in there will be backuped
2) All stuff stored in there will burden your home quota!