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The parent folder tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about navigating, organizing, and managing parent folders in Windows file systems. Topics include understanding the ".." notation for moving up a directory level, moving subfolders into parent folders, and the limitations of FAT32 regarding file counts in parent and child folders. Users also seek help with renaming or moving parent folders when conflicts arise, setting permissions for child folders within a parent, and unexpected highlighting of subfolders when selecting a parent folder. Additional threads address issues with sharing parent directories that expose more content than intended, and problems with file names containing illegal characters that prevent deletion or renaming.
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    Windows 10 Folder Path "\..\..\"

    Could you please let me know what the slash and period "\..\..\" notation mean in a folder path: C:\Users\Username\Documents\Project\..\..\SubProject\Module.bas as I'm trying to understand and old VB6 project that errors out on the path? Maybe VB is not listing the full path so as to fit at...
    • Deuce
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    • command line error handling file navigation file path file structure guidance microsoft mvp parent folder vb6 windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. C

    Windows 7 Moving bulk folders up into their parent folders

    Hi all, I'm trying to combine my music collection into a single folder on my hard drive, which I've named "Music". The problem I am facing is that over the years I have used a variety of different music players and their associated music storage systems. This has resulted in music being saved in...
    • Catseye
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    • album names artist name automation bulk move data management drag and drop efficiency file management file system file transfer folders hard drive music organization parent folder storage subfolders troubleshooting user help windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  3. Saltgrass

    Windows 8 Math problem concern Fat32 and a MicroSD card.

    Considering the information below regarding the restrictions on a Fat32 partition. The question has arisen so a clarification regarding the wording of the files is necessary. So, suppose you have a parent folder which contains no files but many child folders, approx. 660. Each one of those...
    • Saltgrass
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    • audio data management disk space fat32 file management file size file system files folders limitations microsd parent folder partition scanner storage tech support troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  4. HanJ119

    Windows 8 Can't move/rename folder in 8.1

    So i was redirecting some of the default folders (music, photos, doc, etc) from my SSD drive to my HDD drive. But I accidentally named two of my drives (doc and downloads) D:/ . Now They both have the same files and are both unrelenting in changing back. I tried to change location of it, but...
    • HanJ119
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    • data management default folder drive management equivalent folders error message file access file location file management file system folder issues folder redirection hdd parent folder rename folder ssd troubleshooting user guide windows 8.1 windows settings
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. ZetaResearch

    Windows Permissions for child folders

    I have a question regarding windows folder permissions. I will try to give you an example of what I need: Folder Structure: MAIN -FIRST -SECOND --SECOND.FIRST --SECOND.SECOND ---SECOND.SECOND.FIRST -THIRD I would like to give to an user a permission to see and edit only the folder...
    • ZetaResearch
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    • administration editing file management folders parent folder permissions security structure user rights windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  6. News

    Selected subfolder is highlighted unexpectedly when you select the parent folder in Windows 7 or in

    Fixes an issue in which a selected subfolder is highlighted unexpectedly when you select the parent folder of the subfolder. This issue occurs in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2. More...
    • News
    • Thread
    • fix highlight issues kb article parent folder subfolders support windows 7 windows server
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 Windows File Names

    Dear guys WinRar often extracts files, especially MP3 with foreign Unicode names i.e.: 01 Дорожка 1.mp3 This obviously comes from a Russian OS. This Russian name displays perfectly in Explorer. No software, not even windows explorer can open. read or rename or even delete it. When...
    • Debug
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    • data integrity delete issues dos error message explorer file management file names file recovery file system foreign characters illegal characters mp3 parent folder rename tech support unicode user experience windows 7 windows issues winrar
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Software
  8. DaveKap

    Windows 7 Win7 Sharing with PS3 shares too much.

    I have identified a major security issue with sharing when sharing to a PS3. Setup: I have no homegroup set up. I am using a work network. I am allowing my libraries to be shared to my PS3. In order to share music, videos, and pictures to my PS3, I must simply add them to a library and they...
    • DaveKap
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    • access control bugs configuration directory disturbance file sharing homegroup libraries media server media sharing network parent folder privacy ps3 security sharing troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Parent folder in a new window (shortcut?)

    I know it's possible to navigate to parent folder by pressing Alt+ArrowUp in Win7. However, that's hard to press, I need two hands for that. AltGr+ArrowUp doesn't work. How to make another, easier keyboard shortcut for Alt+ArrowUp? Also, how to make a shortcut for Open parent folder in a new...
    • jimhoyle
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    • accessibility copernic customization efficiency file explorer file management hotkeys input methods keyboard mavis up navigation parent folder productivity shortcuts software alternatives user interface windows 7 windows functions windows tips
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. S

    Windows Vista Opening Parent Folder In A New Window

    I have Vista set up to open folders in the same window. Sometimes I want to open the Parent of a folder in a new window. With Windows XP I could hold down the CTRL key while double-clicking the 'Up' icon. I cannot find a way of doing the same in Vista. Is there a way to open the Parent folder...
    • Spok1701
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    • ctrl key file management folder navigation open windows parent folder up icon user experience user help windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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