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This creates a "shortcut" at the original location. When iTunes tries to save a backup to the C: drive, it is automatically redirected to the D: drive.

For millions of users, iTunes (and its modern macOS successor, the Finder) acts as the digital safe deposit box for their most critical data. From irreplaceable family photos to app data and device settings, the backup process is the safety net that prevents data loss during updates, device swaps, or catastrophic failures.

The location of your backup files depends heavily on your operating system. Apple has standardized a "home" for these files deep within the User Library folders, keeping them separate from user documents to prevent accidental deletion or tampering.