Changing where Github Desktop copies files for posting to Repository

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When creating my repository, and linking it via Github Desktop, I think I accidentally set it to ProjectName/Subfolder/ instead of ProjectName/, and now it is only copying files from ProjectName/Subfolder/. I want to fix it so that it will cover Everything in the ProjectName/ folder.

How can I fix this?

[erickdc7]

To fix the issue with your GitHub Desktop repository path, you can follow these steps:

1. Close GitHub Desktop: Ensure that GitHub Desktop and any other applications that might be using files from your current directory are closed¹.

2. Move the Repository: Physically move the entire repository folder (including the .git directory) to the desired location. This is typically done by cutting and pasting the folder in your file system.

3. Reopen GitHub Desktop: After moving the repository, open GitHub Desktop. You will likely encounter a "repository not found" error with a blue (!) icon.

4. Locate the Repository: Click on the blue (!) icon, and a dialog will open. Click on "Locate..." and browse to the new directory where you moved your repository.

By following these steps, GitHub Desktop should recognize the new location of your repository and include all the files from the ProjectName/ folder in future operations.

If you encounter any issues during this process, such as GitHub Desktop asking you to create a new repository, make sure that you have moved all the necessary files, including any hidden ones like the .git directory. Missing files could cause GitHub Desktop to not recognize the repository correctly.

Remember, it's important to move the entire repository, not just the contents of the ProjectName/Subfolder/, to ensure that GitHub Desktop tracks all the files under ProjectName/.

I hope this helps you resolve the issue!