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Discussions tagged with 'windows functions' cover a range of built-in Windows capabilities and troubleshooting scenarios. Users seek help with defragmentation that stalls at step 6, folder size display in Windows 7, simulating a right-click hold via keyboard for graphic work, resolving unresponsive pull-down menus and tabs in Windows 7, and creating keyboard shortcuts for parent folder navigation. These threads focus on using or restoring standard Windows features, often involving workarounds or third-party tools when default functions fall short. The tag reflects practical, user-level questions about Windows operations and interface behavior.
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    Windows 7 defragmentation step 6 does not load.

    hey there my defragmentation stops at step 6 and does not load after reach step 6. its defenetivly stoped and not loading any more, take hours on Zero % without go ahead from 0%. any tipps or windows functions i can use there ? ty
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    Windows 7 folder size display

    I am attempting to do what I thought should be a simple Windows & function: to display the size of a folder just as it does individual file size. Surely this is possible in Windows 7??? I have searched for an answer to no avail.:( The folder size should be able to be displayed before it is...
    • Patrick Ahern
    • Thread
    • display options file management file system folder properties folder size search issues tech support user interface windows 7 windows functions
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Simulate right mouse click & hold with keyboard.

    Ok, is there a way to change for example capslock on/off to mimic a mouse click & hold function? I ask this as i use some software for graphic work & it requires to right click & hold for long periods whilst performing other functions to get the desired affect but if i could simple mouse over &...
    • VsUK
    • Thread
    • accessibility caps lock customization graphics software input mouse click productivity right click shortcuts windows functions
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 problems with pull down menus, links, and tabs

    Ok, I am having an issue with win 7. I have had everything working great for the past 5 months or so with the OS, but now all of a sudden, I am having problems with links and tabs. I click on them and they are just not active at all, on any software in the system. I click on bookmarks, or links...
    • Mike Bassi
    • Thread
    • active links browser issues firefox inactive menus internet explorer links malwarebytes non-virus issue norton operating system pull down menus software issues system overwrite system stability tabs tech help troubleshooting user interface windows 7 windows functions
    • Replies: 11
    • 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
    • Thread
    • 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
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