Profile size is over filled by sync/backup process

HI - how do I configure itunes so that I can select where the have the Sync/backup files created. Right now as I sync my ipod touch back up and sync information is placed in Documents and Settings subfolders within my profile. With other applications I can configure this process to be within My DOcuments which does not count to the profile size. I can configure where the music folders are but not the update/sync/backup folders - can anyone point me in the right direction please ?
Chris

Dear Moses,
I think u did not read my first mail. in it every thing is clearly mentioned
any how i use on Monday
BACKUP INCREMENTAL
LEVEL 0 device type disk TAG = WEEKLY DATABASE include current controlfile;
and for other days (tue,wed,thu,fri,sat,sun) i use
BACKUP INCREMENTAL
LEVEL 1 device type disk TAG = TUE DATABASE include current controlfile;
i just want to reduce the size and time of other days (tue,wed,thu,fri,sat,sun).
If some one want to reply please read the first mail.
I m waiting..................
Regards
Hafeez

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