[Advanced] Changing default database directory for PTF
This is for advanced technical users only.
Press win+R and enter "regedit" without quotes in the input field
Search for Registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
Key:Personal
The Default value is as follows:
%USERPROFILE%\Documents
You can change it for your desired location for example: S:\tempPTF
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