Special Folders Manager (Save Me)

When Windows gets deployed on your system, it creates a web of folders and sub-folders where future application store files or settings for easy identification. Nearly all important data is saved in such directories that are called special folders and with the help of applications like Special Folders Manager (Save Me) you can easily create backup copies to keep your files safe.

One of the main advantages of the application is that it does not need to be installed so your registries are kept untouched. This means you can keep it on a removable storage device along with the backup of your special folders for enhanced security.

The application features a pretty compact main window and takes you through a series of steps that let you decide which folders to target and what operations to be performed. You can simply list all special folders in order to view how other applications take advantage of the free space, as well as the amount they take.

With a simple mouse click, the target directory is brought up for close analysis. What's more, there's an integrated search engine for quick identification.

If a project you're working on might affect the integrity of your system, it's best to save your data, and this can easily be done with the “Move Special Folders” option. The selection screen is brought back up, this time with corresponding check boxes so you manually select the ones to save.

The process is simple and requires you to specify the new location, such as a local or removable disk drive. However, you might want to be a little patient, regardless of the overall size, due to a few functionality issues. Rest assured that your system's integrity remains intact, as well as the target files.

What's more, you can trigger the reverse process to deploy special folders on a fresh Windows installment. This comes in handy because it restores your projects and you can start resuming your work, or avoid going through the hustle of creating new playlists and more.

All things considered, we come to the conclusion that Special Folders Manager (Save Me) is a simple and efficient method to create a backup of files and folders you work with on a daily basis. Even though it's a simple copying process, it's time-consuming and difficult to identify special folders, with the application tracking them down for you in a jiffy.