Where to put the virtual machine in a field of muti-user PC?

Have the virtual machine just like I want but its currently located under the user name of the administrator who was connected when it is created. Is there a better way to put the file to the Virtual Machine somewhere NOT specific user to all connected users can access from a shortcut on the desktop? Thank you.

Hello.

You can place it everywhere where is most convenient. I usually use something short like C:\VMs, so I can't look away!

Good luck!

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```
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