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Why is the root of my hard drive acting like a picture folder?
I was browsing around and looking at some files in application data that my application saved (specifically screenshots) and I clicked the Show the contents of this folder or whatever it was to ...
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Why can i access the Customize Tab for Folder Properties in XP
On my memory stick, I can't find the Customize Tab for a folder when I go into Properties. It is plugged into a laptop with Windows XP and I'm pretty sure that I can access that tab, even on XP.
I am ...
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1answer
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Python shell list files in directory with non-latinic names [closed]
I do this in windows command prompt (with python installed)
import glob
glob.glob("*")
['00.txt', '1', '2', "??????? ??????? ??????? ' d ???????"]
dir lists everything properly though...
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Get rid of MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase on external drive (under System Volume Information)
I really want to get rid of the System Volume Information on an NTFS external hard drive to be usually plugged onto the same XP SP3 machine that I have control of. After setting permissions so I can ...
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0answers
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Folder titles? - Windows 7 and XP [duplicate]
I would like to keep my folder names short (3-4 characters) but provide other users with more information on what is to be located in said folder. With files you can add a title to the file ...
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1answer
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share folder between desktop and laptop which shares internet
I've a laptop with xp and a desktop with windows 7.
I shared the wireless internet of my laptop to my desktop using a cable. This all works fine.
Now the problem is that if i make a shared folder on ...
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1answer
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How to list all 2nd level subfolders and delete un-required ones?
I provide support to a lot of clients. I have created a folder for each client, and under each client folder, I create a folder for the date on which the issue was reported.
Now due to growing data, ...
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2answers
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Windows “File open” dialog can't see new folders in My Documents?
This is something which has irritated me for a while:
I have a windows machine which has some custom folders in 'My Documents' for various types of files. These show up fine in Explorer, but don't ...
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1answer
462 views
What is Inetpub directory?
I found Inetpub directory in my C: in Windows XP Pro. What is this Inetpub? What is the use of this folder?
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1answer
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Have Windows Explorer open to specific folder [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Change the folder that Windows Explorer starts at
Is there a way to configure what folder Windows Explorer opens to when it launches, when right clicking the Start menu ...
2
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1answer
236 views
Break Folder Protection, Folder Guard Lock or Folder in Windows XP
When I'm making a new partition by the partition magic, suddenly blackout happen. And because my computer isnt equipped with UPS (uninterruptible Power Supply), my computer finally died, too. When ...
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3answers
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Why are folders disappearing in Windows XP?
I am researching a problem for a friend, and unfortunatly do not have direct access to his computer. I've tried to gather as much information as possible and I have researched it on various websites. ...
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2answers
139 views
Check for spelling mistakes in folder names
Many programs are available to check for spelling mistakes or wrong grammar.
Is it possible to use spell checking on folder names?
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2answers
3k views
Why does the folder name change its color to blue? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What does a blue filename in Windows Explorer mean?
I have an external hard disk. When I plug it in a system running Windows XP.. all the folder names and even the file ...
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1answer
2k views
How to override wincmd.ini location?
How to override wincmd.ini location after Total Commander was installed? I can't seem to find a menu item for this setting. Where is this setting stored? Operating system is Windows XP or Windows 7 ...
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1answer
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Windows XP folders disappear on startup [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Folders disappear every timeWindows XP starts up
This is the same question raised previously as
Whenever my Windows XP machine starts up, subfolders disappear from ...
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1answer
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The windows “open” function on folders disappeared
I don't know how it happened, but when I right-click on a folder, the "open" action doesn't show up any more. Instead of this, I have the default action set to "Read with windows player".
How can I ...
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1answer
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How to add a directory not on C:\ to the PATH variable
I have recently installed Python in D:\Python32 and added that directory to my PATH variable, but it doesn't seem to work. Does PATH only work with C:\ ?
OS is Win XP Pro 64
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1answer
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How to change permission on a System owned folder?
I'm working on a Win XP machine.
By mistake I changed the permission of a folder in a way that only System user has full control of that folder.
My user has only read permission even if I'm an ...
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2answers
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Windows XP fails to uncheck the Read-only attribute from folder (and subfolders) [duplicate]
I am trying to uncheck the the Read-only attribute from a folder (and all subfolders). That folder is my own data folder, that I copied as is to a TrueCrypt drive on my laptop.
The TrueCrypt drive is ...
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2answers
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How to force delete a folder or .dll in Windows XP? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Deleting "undeletable" files in Vista
I am trying to delete a folder in Windows XP but when I do, it says:
Destination Folder Access Denied You need ...
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5answers
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How to search a “Folder” in Windows XP?
This is insane or am i dumb? I just can't find a way of searching a folder in Windows XP. With Search i can only search "Files", not "Folders". So how?
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In HKCR, what is difference between Directory and Folder in context menu config
Following up on this question over at SO (How do I open cmd window in specific location?) I'm looking for an effective way to add the Open Command Prompt Here shortcut to a context menu. Various ...
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1answer
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List sub-folders at a certain level, with modified dates
Challenge for you guys, here:
I need some method (preferably built-in, but F/OSS third-party apps may also be considered) to generate a list of sub-folders, at a certain level, along with (or, ...
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2answers
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Unremovable folder on Desktop
I am unable to remove a folder on my desktop named http.
When I try to drag and drop something into that folder, another folder is created with a same name.
Moreover, when I intend cut or copy ...
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2answers
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change folder permissions from limited account having admin credentials
I have to assign full control to a specific folder to everyone. Until now I log on into domain with my admin account and I apply my changes. I'd like to know if it's possible using my credential to ...
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0answers
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Accidently deleted folder using Unlocker, how to restore it?
My bad! I accidently restore an important folder with Unlocker today.
I can see it in Recycle Bin but I can't restore it. It reports
Error Copying File or Folder: Access is denied. Make sure ...
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1answer
853 views
Folder appears as a single file in Windows XP
Basically my cousin just called and said that one of her folders of pictures now is showing as a single file in windows explorer, and when she tries to double click it, the "Open With" dialog is shown ...
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1answer
661 views
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2answers
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How to prevent a new folder and files on desktop?
I want to ask you that, how to prevent a new folder creation in the desktop for a limited account user. I had changed the security and give privilege to Administrator only for C drive. But still it is ...
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2answers
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Why is Windows installer Folder getting so large? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it safe to delete from C:\Windows\Installer?
The Windows installer folder is getting to be 8 GB. How do I shrink it?
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1answer
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Folder security vs folder share
This is for Win XP
We got RW permission for a folder (and its sub-folders). When I logon into the PC using previleged ID I am able to read & write. Ex: D:\Folder
But I am not able to write when ...
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How do I remove 1,000,000 directories? — not [duplicate]
I found that in a directory more than 1,000,000 subdirectories has been created due to a bug.
I want to remove all these directories, let's say in the directory WebsiteCache. My first approach ...
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Free folder syncing software that can run as process or service
I was wondering if there was a folder syncing software out there that would sync a network (smb) folder to a local folder. There are a few that i have googled:
PureSync
Allway Sync
AJC Sync
To name ...
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navigating to a folder shortcut
I have a windows shortcut to a folder, and want to be able to navigate to it in command prompt. Is there a way?
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1answer
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Files and Folder view option in Windows XP
By default all the files and folders are viewed as Tiles format in Windows XP.
I want to change the folders and files view option to:
View -> Details
Arrange Icons By -> Show in Groups
...
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3answers
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how to delete strange folders refering to my c partition
I have some strange folders on my harddisk (they appeared in a subdirectory of a QT installation on my c partition, i am not sure, but i think those folders appeard after i deleted some temporary ...
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1answer
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How do I open a folder with an invalid name?
Folder name is ..(
The folder was created during an Evernote export. I've tried to open, move, delete, and rename in the XP GUI and I get an error. I've tried the same in the command prompt and I ...
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How to copy directory structure, by only two levels but not the third?
From XP's Command Prompt, I am using XCOPY to copy directory structure of s:\bloo\"[8family]\"[30-40genus]\"[5species]\ and want to limit the structure to just the genus and families, and ignore the ...
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2answers
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how can i delete .svn directories and “entries” files on an old subversion source codebase
i have a windows xp machine and i am trying to delete a directory with some old source code that was once hooked up to subversion but the repository is no longer there.
when i try to delete the ...
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1answer
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Folder icons in task bar
In windows XP, when I open multiple folders, in the task bar I get the full path of the folder. So only the initial portion of the path is visible and it is very difficult to differentiate the folder ...
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1answer
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how to apply an image to background of a folder
I want to apply an image to the background of a folder.
How can I do this in Windows XP?
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1answer
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Tool to store shortcuts to custom commonly used folders
i need a cool utility to store shortcuts to most commonly used folders (directories)
i'm a developer and work in many different projects.. too many to put them into start bar, or slickrun..
need a ...
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4answers
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Windows XP - how to move Desktop and Favorites locations?
how could I move the Desktop location and the Favoriets location on Windows XP SP3?
Let's say for instance I want to move them out from "C:\Documents and Settings\User" into "C:\".
Is this possible?
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What will happen if there is not TEMP variable set or if it is set what will happen if the folder/drive does not exist?
I want to setup a RAM disk for various purposes and among them I would want to set the TEMP variable to point to a folder in the RAM disk. I haven't done this yet, but the RAM disk will be initialized ...
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2answers
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Windows XP shortcut key for expanding folder in “Select Folder” dialog
Many programs have a "select folder" dialog, where the folders are displayed in tree form:
What's the keyboard shortcut for expanding a folder in order to choose one of its subfolders? If I press ...
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1answer
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tracking changes to a directory, including program responsible for change
On my external hard drive, directories keep appearing. Their names are random strings of numbers and letter, and they all contain an empty folder called "1042". My security software doesn't find any ...
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How do I unlink a file-folder relationship?
When asking IE to save an HTML page locally, with the option "Web page, complete", an html file is created along with a folder that contains all associated files (images, js, css etc).
An association ...
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2answers
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Editing the context menus for folders and files in Windows XP
In Windows XP, with SP 2, is there a way to make changes to the right-click menus for folders and files--e.g., to add, delete, or reorder items and dividing lines?
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1answer
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How can I share data between operating system in Virtual Box and actual operating system ubuntu?
I have Ubuntu installed on my PC. I have also installed Virtual Box in which I have installed windows XP.
I've given only 30 GB of space for my data (photos, music and videos) in the home folder of ...
