How To Change iTunes Backup Location In Windows 10/11 PC

Here's how to change the iTunes backup location on Windows 10 or 11 PC.
One crucial feature of iTunes is its backup functionality, which allows users to create backups of their iOS devices to prevent data loss. By default, iTunes stores these backups on your primary system drive (usually the C: drive).
However, with the release of Windows 11, you might want to change the iTunes backup location to manage your storage space efficiently. In this tutorial video, you'll be guided on how to change the iTunes backup location on Windows 11.
iTunes Command
cmd /c mklink /J "OldLocationpath\Backup" "New Location"
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:13 - Find the iTunes backup location
2:14 - Rename the backup folder
2:43 - Find the new iTunes backup location
3:28 - How To Change iTunes Backup Location In Windows 11 PC
8:52 - Test to show the new iTunes backup location
10:41 - Conclusion
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[@mrstans]

Worked on first attempt. Excellent video, thanks!

[@flyvmax]

Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!! I followed your recommendation and it works!!!!!! My Iphone 13 Pro is badly damaged with no wifi, bluetooth or cellular capabilities and restoring the data using wireless/cable less is not an option. Backing up took almost 13 hrs to complete 🤕and now I'm in the process of restoring the old data into the new phone. I was lucky to find your video after several attempts to perform data backup failed due to not enough space in the laptop (I'm using itunes). With your video, now the backup data is in the removable HD.

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[@waladdin1]

That was very helpful, it helped to save a huge space on "C", may I ask (Just in case) I want to cancel this command and get back to the original setup, what to do?

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[@chrisj718]

Fantastic video! You're instructions have helped me a great deal. Thank you!

[@chrisj718]

The only concern that I have, when I right click, as you did to confirm that the junction folder within my main iTunes folder showed "0", it actually is showing the back up size seems to be mirroring my new destination folder. Is that normal? I'm on windows 11.

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This is actually normal behavior.
When you create a junction point, it creates a link between the original folder and the new destination folder. The junction point will show the same size as the target folder, which is your new destination folder. This is because the junction point is essentially a shortcut to the target folder, and it's not storing any data itself.
In your case, since the junction folder is showing the same size as your new destination folder, it indicates that the junction point is working correctly. The data is being redirected to the new destination folder, and the junction point is simply pointing to that location.
So, you don't need to worry about this behavior. It's a normal and expected result of creating a junction point.
If you're still unsure or have further questions, feel free to ask!

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[@hamedashrafi6184]

Does this process affect the restoring of backup?
I mean will the iTunes be able to restore the backup from the new location?

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[@mayolivares4283]

hello sir, do I still need to have enough space to my drive c to make this work? I intend to back up a substantial 200GB of files; however, my current drive C is insufficient in terms of storage capacity.

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[@alinerdelav]

gah i was wondering, if i changed! why I am out of space on C!!!! This itunes was using another location (it was the on downloaded from the micr store). so I was working and suddenly same thing. OFC I forgo how to change the location and needed to revisit again thnaks@@WebproeducationOrgTechnology

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[@thiagooliver1785]

hey, I made a backup a while ago, can't remember the encrypted password of the file, any way to help me?

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I made a mistake writing down the path so How I reverse the prompt?

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Bro yesterday i backup my iphone but not backuped I thought its backup and erase my iphone and now i can’t take my backup

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But i have back folder and 75GB backup how can i restore my backup

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But not showing my backup in iTunes

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