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I just thought I would complain about how the file folder updates in the middle of typing in a current file folder to add, remove, change the name and as a result it highlights the entire name in the middle of you typing and already having started editing it and then because it highlights the...

Hi, I would like to rename a usb stick. If I click on 'This PC' in explorer I can see the stick and if I try to rename it I partially succeed, the name changes but even though I type it in lower case and it shows up on the screen in lower case when I apply it I always get the name in upper case...

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Hi Everyone I have copied a program folder from one of my computers to another but unfortunately, the program is not working on the other computer. The problem is that the two computers are running two different versions of Windows and the program depends on the versions of various files in the...

Hello all, my Windows 7 install did something I've never seen it do before. When I go to copy the same file to the same location instead of the "Copy File" dialog box coming up with the 3 options: Copy and replace, don't copy, or copy and rename with (1), it just copies the file and renames it...

I have a suspicion that it may have been caused by a folder that first letters were "Yi", but i renamed it and refreshed - nothing. It's just odd. Any ideas?

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I had a folder full of photos on my external hard drive and moved them to my new computer. I copied the folder over to: "My Documents"->"My Folder"->"Photos" on my laptop's D: partition (C: contains Win7) When I click into the Photos folder I don't see any files and the file counter at the...

i had 200 file arranged in a serial order i want to rename them by deleting the first 2 character of every file name how can i do it??

Every time I try to create, rename, or move a folder I get ITEM NOT FOUND. Tried registry edit suggested by Fazil M on July 13 but I cannot navigate to "Folder Descriptions" in the registry key--list stops at Explorer. There is no "folder descriptions." Running Win7 Pro 64 bit. Don't have time...

Ever since I've had my computer there has been an extra drive on it. it was called microsoft (Protected). It has absolutely nothing on it, and it has no use. I have been trying to delete it to no avail, so I renamed it to annoying drive.Link Removed Whenever I try to access it it gives me an...

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hello. i've installed a new internal drive without any problem. i named the new drive using an available letter and then copied my entire data drive onto it. what i'd like to do is rename the new drive to the drive letter i am currently using for my data so i don't have to remap all my...

Hiya- I have inherited a netbook from a deceased relative. FINALLY got the password. Running Win7. My relative's name is the only user name and owners name on the computer. I would like to use it without being constantly reminded of him. Is it possible to change the main name without a total...

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When you rename a user account in on a computer that is running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, the user profile path is not changed automatically. It may cause some confusion when the %SystemDrive%\users folder... More...

Copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files will be smoother in Windows 8. Source: Yahoo! News

If I rename a file or delete a file in explorer, after the confirmation dialog is completed (and I've clicked OK to delete the file for example), the file is still there. It's been renamed or deleted, but the old name is there or the file is still there. I have to click refresh or hit F5 in...

i'm currently customizing my windows 7 64 bit. i have already patched my uxtheme and have taken ownership of several system files in order to do what i need. then out of the blue i tried taking control of another file i needed to modify and when i click the ownership tab and click edit, the...

I am sorry if this already discussed. I am trying to rename 20+ folders in Windows Explorer and they jump all over place. I need to keep them in place after renaming. Is anybody knew how to disable auto sorting in folders, not on the Desktop. Thank you for wonderful forum! Windows 7 Ultimate...