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  1. Windows 10 Small Problem With Files Icons In Quick Access

    Hi, no matter what I put the files in "Large Icons" status, they go back to "Details" status after some time on their own. I want them to stay as "Large Icons" permanently. That only happens when I access my hard drives through Quick Access Toolbar. My windows version is 1809.

  2. Windows 10 Quick access (File Explorer) fails to search Pictures folder

    Quick access contains the folders: Documents, Music, Pictures, Video On the right side of the window, there is a Quick access search field. Entering a search will find matching files in 3 folders but not matching files in the Pictures folder. If I navigate directly to the Pictures folder then...
    • sparkles
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    • file explorer file management indexing navigation pictures folder quick access search issues troubleshooting user experience windows
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Help deleting quick links in file explorer

    I just installed an update for my computer and have this issue where there are extra quick selection links in my file explorer and they are blank. Does anyone know what is causing this and how to fix this? I have scanned my computer for any viruses and it is clean. I am running 64 bit windows...

  4. Windows 10 issue with 'Quick Access' panel on folders

    I really didn't expect this. I had a 3tb drive that was partitioned into two smaller drives. I decided to dump both and bring the drive back into a full drive, obviously losing one drive letter. The problem now, is I neglected to delete all the quick access shortcuts. I use these quite a bit...
    • mindzipper
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    • data recovery delete issues drive issues drive management file explorer file management folders partition quick access shortcuts storage system settings troubleshooting user experience volume letters windows 10
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 I have 2 questions about Notification area ?

    How to remove OneDrive in Desktop trees folder while I'm turning it on or show all folders ? Even though I have deleted several times and make don't appear it into notification area too while I'm assigning as a toolbar of desktop. And how to create a shortcut of Quick Access with sub items menu...
    • Deby Ferdian
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    • customization desktop english file management folders help notification area onedrive pc configuration quick access recycle bin shortcuts sub items tech support toolbar ui issues user questions windows 10 windows features
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 "Group" and "Sort" greyed out in quick access

    I got accustomed to the "Group by" and "Sort by" features from Quick Access pretty quickly after upgrading to Windows 10. Recently, however, both group and sort features have greyed out and have zero effect no matter the folder view I'm in (details, content, etc.) Has this happened to anyone else?

  7. How To: Change How Windows 10 File Explorer Opens

    File Explorer in Windows 10 opens to Quick Access by default. But you can change this. read more Continue reading...
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    • customization file explorer guide how to quick access settings tech industry tips user interface windows 10
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  8. How To: Use Quick Access in Windows 10's File Explorer

    Windows 10's new Quick Access feature allows you to pin your favorite folders for easy and quick access. read more Continue reading...
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    • access features file explorer folders navigation productivity quick access tips user guide windows 10
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  9. Windows 8 I want GMail in the System Tray.

    Is there anyway to add GMail to the System Tray for quick access and phone calls? I want that to remain open at all times even when Chrome is closed.
    • Legna
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    • chrome customization email gmail integration notifications phone call productivity quick access system tray user request windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  10. Get your work done faster with Quick access

    More and more of our users are storing their files in more and more places. Whether that’s in cloud locations like OneDrive and Dropbox at home, or across network shares, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint at work, the problems introduced are the same – it gets harder to access those files...
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    • cloud storage customization engagement file explorer file management file picker frequent folders navigation pane onedrive pinned folders productivity quick access recent files settings sharepoint usability user experience windows windows features windows update
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  11. Windows 10 Build 9926: The Quick Access Feature and Changing File Explorer's Startup Folder

    Quick Access is a new File Explorer feature for Windows 10 that provides easy access to recent folders and files. read more Continue reading...
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    • build 9926 features file explorer quick access recent folders startup folder user interface windows 10
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  12. Windows 10 Build 9926: Quick Access and Libraries Living in Harmony

    Windows 10 provides multiple ways for customizing easy access to frequently used files and folders. read more Continue reading...
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    • access tools build 9926 customization file management libraries quick access user interface windows 10
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  13. VIDEO PlumSauc3's Tips and Tricks

    How to Group Tiles in Windows 8 Quick Access Menu Managing Startup Applications
    • PlumSauc3
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    • customization productivity quick access startup apps tile groups tips tricks user interface windows 8 youtube video
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials

  14. Windows 8 Just smile & wave bye-bye...

    Just to add to this, regarding Search; yes, one can go through Charms & using his example begin typing N-O... once you then click on Notepad, it appears back on Desktop. But, it is, also, not necessary or the only way, to go via Charms... WinQ (all Applications), WinW (Settings) & WinF (Files)...
    • Drew
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    • application charms desktop file management navigation notepad quick access retro-fits search settings shortcuts start menu support system flow third party tips touch touch pcs user experience windows 8
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Understanding the Places Bar, Favorites and Libraries: How do they work, and how they can be customi

    Hi all, While using Windows XP, I used TweakUI to get the directories I frequently used with a minimum of fuss. The default options just didn't cut for me. At first, I thought the Libraries feature would be useful on Windows 7 but in my experience, they're more trouble than they're worth. What...
    • Cyber Shaman
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    • Forum: General Computing
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    Windows 7 Please help reduce the number of steps to open Opera Mini on desktop.

    I am running Windows 7. I have created a desktop shortcut using the following path in Target: C:\Users\mycomputer\Desktop\microemulator-2.0.4\microemulator-2.0.4\apps\microemulator.jar This shortcut is successful in opening the microemulator but I then have to go through additional steps...
    • yeto
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    • browser configuration desktop eliminate steps error file path help request installation jar file microemulator midiet opera mini quick access settings shortcuts software system settings tech support user tips windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  17. Windows 8 Nav Tips & Keyboard Shortcuts for Win8

    I was going to go find these when another Forum Member beat me to it, LOL. Thanks for that!! Anyway, being the big, handy help that they are, I feel they should be a Sticky, though, not just sure in what section of our W8 Forum. Nor can I find or recall where his entry was or in what thread...
    • Drew
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    • access options app management charms bar desktop ease of access metro mouse tips multi-monitor quick access semantic zoom shortcuts snap apps system functions task manager thread update user interface window management windows 8 windows magnifier
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials

  18. Windows 7 Visual Studio Toolbox: Productivity Power Tools Part 2

    Previously on Visual Studio Toolbox, we started looking at the Productivity Power Tools. In this episode, we explore additional features of this excellent extension. We will see enhancements to the Document Tab Well that make it easier to work with code files, and we'll take a look at both the...
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    • add reference code files development document tab enhancements extensions features interface navigation power tools productivity programming quick access quick search scrollbar search software tools user experience visual studio
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  19. Windows 7 Access Windows 7 System Settings the Easy Way

    Link Removed Are you looking for a quicker way to access your system settings without using the Control Panel? Then “Windows 7 in a Box” is a program that you should take a closer look at. Setting “Windows 7 in a Box” up is very quick and easy. Simply unzip the rar file, place the exe...
    • cybercore
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    • control panel navigation quick access settings access software software installation system settings user interface windows 7 windows 7 in a box
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 How to Quickly Access the Desktop When Multiple Programs Are Open

    Hi all, I'm just wondering how I quickly get to see my desktop when I have a few programs open? My old system had a desktop icon on the bottom task bar thingie, but this one doesn't appear to have one. (All this minimizing is going to give me RSI:)) cheers, Toni
    • Aussie Toni
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    • desktop icons minimize navigation programs quick access rsi show desktop taskbar user interface windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Desktop Customization