

Here's how you create the symlink for the Microsoft Store version of iTunes. Create a Symlink for the Microsoft Store Version of iTunes While the command remains the same for either of the iTunes versions, the only change is the path.

A symlink is like a shortcut that makes the file or folder appear like it's actually there. Next, create a symlink to redirect the old iTunes backup location to the new one. Transfer the contents of Backup.old to the freshly-made iTunes backup folder. Change its name to Backup.old and press Enter to save it.Īfter that, go to a different drive partition or an external drive to create a new iTunes backup folder and give it the name you want.

In the original iTunes backup location, select the Backup folder, right-click on it and select Rename. Change the iTunes Backup Location on Windows 10īefore you redirect iTunes backup location, rename the current backup folder so that it doesn't get overwritten.
