How to change iTunes backup directory on Windows 7

Does anybody know how to change the backup directory of iOS devices backups? I am running out of space on one drive and I have spare on the other. I tried installing iTunes on the other drive but the backups still go to the main drive with little space..

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asked Oct 31 '10 at 18:01

Giorgio94
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0	I'm not sure, but I think the backups are in the same folder as your media so you would have to move everything over by changing the iTunes Media Folder location in the preferences. answered Oct 31 '10 at 18:12 boba0420 4.4k●51●70●120

0	I know the backups folder is default in AppData on Windows which is some weird hidden folder on Windows but it cant be moved.. answered Oct 31 '10 at 18:32 Giorgio94 1.0k●69●81●94

0	Have a look in Edit/Preferences/Advanced. Not sure if it's what you want exactly but could still free up some space that way.. answered Sep 02 '12 at 18:35 Zorbeen98 151●64●77●84

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