Set Up Repos Folder on Windows
Each project has its own folder. We need one place on the machine to keep all project folders together.
This page explains how to create a C:\Repos folder to hold project folders.
WHY?
Keep your projects outside any cloud-sync folders like Documents or OneDrive.
Git projects can get very large, and automatic cloud syncing can interfere with project files and development tools.
This ensures smoother performance and avoids syncing unnecessary temporary files from your GitHub Python projects.
Do NOT create this folder inside a location that is automatically synced, such as Documents, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
Windows Task 1. Create C:\Repos Directory
- Open File Explorer.
- Navigate to **C:**.
- Create a new folder named Repos.
Important
- Use Repos (with a capital R), to keep paths consistent with instructions.
- Verify the folder is directly in C:\ (C:\Repos), not inside another folder such as Documents or Desktop.
- Ensure the new directory is NOT being backed up by OneDrive or other sync services. Check OneDrive settings.
Verify on Windows
Your terminal should be your machine's PowerShell terminal (not the older Command Window) and open in the Repos folder.
From in the Repos folder, should be able to see C:\Repos> in the terminal prompt.
Success
Once verified, this folder is ready to hold your GitHub project repositories.
You only need to create the Repos folder once.