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The tag 'unknown file' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about files that Windows cannot identify or display correctly. Common issues include hidden files consuming disk space, files with unusual names like '^.~' in the root directory, and desktop icons appearing as generic unknown file icons instead of their proper application logos. Users seek help identifying the source of these files, determining if they are harmful or part of system updates, and restoring correct icon associations. Troubleshooting steps often involve using disk analysis tools, checking file properties, and repairing file type associations in Windows 7 and other versions.
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    Windows 7 Hidden files clogging HD

    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...
    • rdoty
    • Thread
    • c drive disk cleanup disk space file analysis file deletion file management hard drive hidden files optimization storage troubleshooting unknown file user folder windows 10 windows 11 windrstat
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Strange File Name: ^.~

    I've found a file with the file name "^.~" (as in file name "^" and file extension "~") in my Win7 C: root directory. It's just my luck that searching for this in any search engine brings up no results, so I can't get an answer that way. From what I can tell, the file wasn't already there when...
    • Leafsdude
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    • c drive computer help file extensions file names file search malware safety system files unknown file windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 office 2003 icons

    Hey Folks quick background, windows 7 64 bit My desktop icons for any of my office documents, mainly so far word and excel show up as like a unknown file icon. They load up fine in word or whatever the file is, just its annoying that work docs dont have the word doc logo and so on. The...
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    Windows 7 Icons on top of Icons?

    I have 5 app icons on my desktop that have the "unknown file" icon on top of them, try as i might i cannot get them to go back to normal. i'll post a jpeg as an attachment so you can see. Also, can you tell me how to post a screen shot directly into my posts? thnks in advance dorf on windows
    • dorfer21
    • Thread
    • desktop display file association file management help icons screenshots unknown file windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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