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  1. Windows 7 File/folder that is evidently on desktop cannot be found

    Hi, as of a few days I get this phenomenon where a folder or file that I have placed on the desktop - say an installation file as in the example - cannot be deleted when I'm done with it, but rather I get 'Could not find this item...' as can be seen below: Link Removed the file just happens...
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    Windows 7 How to rename network names "Unidentified network"-->"myNetwork123" ?

    When I open (under 64bit Win7) the Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center then I have currently 3 Networks listed: Network 3 Network 2 Unidentified Network How excatly can I rename these network names e.g. to "myNetwork123"? Is it possible at all? Peter
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    Windows 7 How to delete 'stuck' folders in Windows 7 64 ?

    Hi. I created a subfolder I can't get rid of. I can't delete it, I can't move it, I can't rename it. I keep getting a message saying 'Item Not Found' and telling me the folder I can plainly see is no longer 'located' where I see it is. It says I should verify location and try again and I can't...
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    Windows 7 How to rename Libraries and Favorites

    I somehow managed to rename the libraries as well as the 'Favorites' about half a year ago. I don't recall how, but remember that it took a lot of trial and error. It worked perfectly and consistently in the start menu and the window manager. Now, with the latest update (13 important) it all...
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    Windows 7 Need a script to remove "- shortcut" from all shortcuts on computer

    Script to remove "- shortcut" from all shortcuts on computer Hi, I finally got around to turning off the "- shortcut" that is appended to the shortcut name by editing the registry on a friends computer. He has way to many shortcuts in my opinion. Does anyone have a script, or would someone...
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    Windows 7 Changing font name properties

    My problem is that when I copied over fonts to the windows fonts and told it to replace the current font it didn't do what I wanted. For example I copied over a font with the name HS.ttf, and when I now look at the corresponding font it is called HS_1.ttf. I have a certain program that looks...
  7. Windows 7 Could not find this item - fix

    I had this crazy problem whenever I renamed a folder, no matter what drive, I would get and error like in the picture but when I clicked "Try Again", it would rename the folder with no problem. Link Removed Here is a registry fix that after you run it, all is good again. No need to restart...
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    Windows 7 Locked User File

    Hi all, I just got a brand new computer. It was a gift from my parents. Since my parents know pretty much next to nothing about computers, they got my brother to order it for me. It seems that when the computer arrived he took it out of the box and named the computer and the user file after...
  9. The computer stops responding when you rename a folder in Windows Server 2008, in Windows Vista, in

    Fixes an issue that occurs when you rename a folder that has lots of files on an NTFS volume in Windows Server 2008 SP2, in Windows Vista SP2, in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2. More...
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    Windows 7 How to Rename Win 7 Restore Point

    I created a restore point but fatfingered the description and it's bugging me. I want to rename it (the text in the "description" column of the restore point). I know restore points are in the System Volume folder and I deprotected the one for the C:\ volume to the extent I could and tried to...
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    Windows 7 Network - delete ikon

    I have change the name on one of my computer, but the I look under "NetWork" I still can se the old machinename. Link Removed See attached picture: Link Removed
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    Windows 7 perRename the personal folder

    I just got my new laptop with Windows 7 yesterday. My name is Janet but my personal folder says Jamet Is there an easy way to change this? Or just live with it. I don't know what the personal folder is there for anyway I seems to me it is just another My Documents. Thank You. And yes I feel silly.
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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...
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    Windows 7 Rename a device in device manager

    can any body help with this jist installed a mobile broad band dongel and in device manager the device ends with #2 the device was ok at first but when switched off computer the diver seemed to re-install leaving #2
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    Windows 7 Unable to rename or delete files with extension mkv

    I am able to play files with extension mkv using vlc player. But unable to rename or delete only files with extension mkv. Please help.
  16. Windows 7 Re_Name Image

    I was wondering since I use Macrium reflect to keep a full backup image, I name them as Backup- MM/date/YYYY. I was wodering if I could go to folder location and rename one as Backup-MM/dd/YYYY-Pre sp1 without it effecting the installation of the backup if needed.
  17. Customize Windows 7 HomeGroup with a new name and a new icon

    Greg Shultz shows you how to rename HomeGroup and change its icon in order to customize this networking tool and make it your own. More...
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    Windows 7 rename computer

    Hi Gang Long time been gone but back now. I thought I would change the name of my computer, so I did the procedure and everytime I clicked on change I would get this little box, no matter how I would word it. This is what I was trying to put in "DICKS MAIN COMPUTER" with out the quotes. I...
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    Windows 7 Desktop Issues with immediate unselecting

    It seems whenever I am on my desktop it unselects whatever icon I have selected making renaming folders a drag. Whenever I go to select an icon or edit the name of one it unselects the icon immediately canceling my rename action. It appears to me almost as if a constant clicking is taking...
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    Windows 7 Tray Again message when rename or move folder

    Few days ago I install some updates on Windows7 and a problem appear: when I try to rename, create or move some folder it appear windows that says: "Could not find this item" bla bla. The item (folder) is there and when I click Try again everything is ok. The operation is completed. But this is...