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Customize File Explorer: Show Extensions, Hidden Files & Quick Access Toolbar Difficulty: Beginner | Time Required: 12-15 minutes Introduction Keeping file extensions visible, revealing hidden files, and tailoring the Quick Access Toolbar can dramatically speed up your Windows workflow. By...

I was saving pics for years in my Downloads, in folders separated by years and each year by month, so I had a bunch of folders and sub-folders with pics and videos saved throughout the years. Today, while I was away content from all folders disappeared but named folder are still there just all...

If you’ve ever wanted to keep certain Windows folders away from casual snooping without resorting to complicated encryption tools or paid software, Windows 11 offers a native—albeit basic—method to hide folders using the “Hidden” attribute, and then call them up instantly through a custom...

When it comes to securing personal or sensitive files on a Windows 11 system, sometimes discretion is the best part of valor. We all have those files—whether it’s boring work logs, personal photos, or items you'd simply prefer to keep hidden from prying eyes. Fortunately, Windows 11 offers...

is there any way to add folders to data streams, you can make new text files and apparently store file but it will always error for me, does anyone know how to make folders in data streams or commands that wont error when i try to hide a file?

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I have two Western Digital externals I use for frequent back-ups. I noticed recently, they both have a folder named $RECYCLE.BIN in caps as shown. Last time I shifted some files around and emptied folders, I went to remove (eject) the drives, using the icon in "show hidden icons" on the taskbar...

I have installed a new computer and copied files from my old one. Properties on the folder I copied to shows 639MB and 4,197 files but going through the sub directories I cannot find any files at all. I have checked “show hidden files”.

Winver 1903 Hi, I have a relatively new computer system with a Crucial MX500 SSD (1 TB) The problem that I am having is that folders that are named Found.xxx (where xxx is numerically sequenced) and are constantly created in the root drive of C The folders are always empty. initially, the...

Hi there. My user default folder as well as other users' folders are missing an ntuser.ini file. I have enabled view hidden folders, unchecked view protected operating system files, used system restore as far back as I can go and there are no previous versions available from the properties pop...

Hi everyone, my pc recently got infected with what I think is a virus and all folders in my drives including drive C(windows installed) have been HIDDEN. When I click on any of my drives the folder is empty. The only way I can access my files/folders is keying in the folder directory in the...

So I decided to do some cleaning in my PC. But one thing that has been bothering me a long time and was afraid to delete them, are some folders with long names containing random numbers and letters on my Local Disk. Examples: 0e42926df47d3dd246932dc8c69d1c 92b0cc202300988ef32292...

Recently noticed my C: drive had almost maxed out (47 GB free of 457 GB). Knowing this wasn't right I did a quick total of all the files which came out at about 250 GB. I then went back and carefully checked each folder and file and still came up with 250GB. Then I downloaded an analytical...

I'm having to create a set of batch files for a class. My instructor is no help. I have included the assignment. Is there anyone out there who can help me? 1. Create a batch file called DD.BAT. This batch file should display the files on the root of the HOMEWORK drive in date order with the...

I just installed windows 10 pro on my hard-drive , using the keep folders and apps option . Before that I got your windows license will expire soon , I went ahead thinking this install will fix that . I got all my apps but no folders , my drive shows 227GB free of 1.99TB so something is there...

I am trying to view the backups of my Lumia 640 on OneDrive. When I login to the site it says 7.52GB out of 5GB used (???) but shows an empty folder. Are the backups hidden? Is there a way to reveal them?

I recently bought a new Win 10 Phone and am running the Insider Preview Slow ring on both. My old phone is a Nokia 1520 and the new phone is HP Elite X 3. I have moved everything to the new phone except the "call History" but can not find any way to do this on Google. How do I move the call...

I don't know why but for some reason whenever I check "Don't show hidden files" and "Hide extensions for known file types" in File Explorer Options, it'll work for a few seconds and then revert back to being unchecked. I tried checking the boxes and rebooting afterwards but that still won't fix...

Hi, I seen a few posts relating to disks with less space than anticipated - but think I have gone through the suggestions. I have an older ACER X1301 which has been upgraded to W8 then W10 and with an SSD instead of the HDD. When I installed the SSD I thought I had a 'C' drive with approx...