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title: How to Modify the Location of the Scratch Directory
description: How to Modify the Location of the Scratch Directory
author: jamiejdt
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# How to Modify the Location of the Scratch Directory


The scratch directory is used by the App-V Sequencer to save temporary files during the sequencing of an application.

**To modify the scratch directory location**

1.  To open the App-V Sequencer Console, on the computer running the App-V Sequencer, select **Start** / **Programs** / **Microsoft Application Virtualization** / **Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer**.

2.  To access the App-V Sequencer **Options** dialog box, select **Tools** / **Options**. On the **General** tab, specify the new scratch directory location where you want the App-V Sequencer temporary files to be saved. Alternatively, you can click **Browse** and use the **Browse For Folder** dialog box to specify a new location.

3.  To save the new location and close the **Options** dialog box, click **OK**.

## Related topics


[Configuring the Application Virtualization Sequencer](configuring-the-application-virtualization-sequencer.md)