Whats the "Microsoft Hardware" folder in Documents - and how do I get rid of it

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Whats the "Microsoft Hardware" folder in Documents - and how do I get rid of it

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Hi all,

I've been trying to clean up and streamline my workflow. Step one is de-cluttering my Documents folder. I've found a folder in there called "Microsoft Hardware". What is that? How can I get rid of it? I really don't appreciate it when companies end up putting stuff in my private folder that can't be removed easily.

any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Anonymous

Interesting. Thank you for the update.

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Answer 2

It does seem to be related to Microsoft's "Mouse and Keyboard" Center:

https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-ww/support/how-to/mouse/sharing-and-importing-macros

I uninstalled the software and the folder was gone. I then re-installed it and it hasn't re-appeared since. Still no clue what it was, but it's gone now

Answer 3

Hi Zipro

My name is Fernando. I am an Independent Advisor. I am here to guide you with your question on the Microsoft Hardware.

The Microsoft Hardware folder is not a typical folder placed by Microsoft. It might have been placed by another software that you loaded. I am curious to see what files are in the folder. What kind of files are within the folder?

Respectfully,

Fernando Y.

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