Sims 4 Documents folder is saving to C:\Users\Public Documents
I recently factory reset my PC and reinstalled Sims. Typically, when I install The Sims 4, I have the Documents folder linked to a different drive for more space. Previously, no issues there. However, this time, after getting the OneDrive to stop syncing out of the way so the folders wouldn't be saved to OneDrive, the folders that usually generate under Documents are now generating under C:\Users\Public\Documents instead of C:\Users\%USER%\Documents. The problem with this is I cannot link the Public Documents folder to my other drive with my space under Folder Properties and I cannot get the files to stop saving onto my Public Documents folder. How do I get the game to recognize the correct Documents folder and start putting them there instead of Public Documents (the shared folder for all users on the PC). I've never had this happen before and I am at a loss.
@displumbobulated This typically happens when Sims 4 can't access the Documents directory for the current Windows account. So the next question is what that directory is for your account. To find out, open Command Prompt (you can search in Windows) and enter this command, starting with reg query:
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders" /v "Personal"
This will spit out the full path to the directory. If it's somewhere you don't want it to be, for example if it's still stuck in OneDrive, here's how to force it back to where you want it:
You can double-check your work with the same command.
