919 questions
919 questions with Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage tags
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how to fix restoring Network connections
An error occurred while reconnecting F: \10. ... \Data Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use. Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-11-22T00:53:12.3033333+00:00
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Renay Neilly
5
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commented 2025-11-23T11:05:33.65+00:00
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Thomas4-N
4,245
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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making room on drive C.
how can i move files from drive C to the cloud? i have space available in cloud. Moved from: Windows development | Windows App SDK
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-22T14:18:35.64+00:00
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Dave McLallen
0
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answered 2025-11-22T19:40:05.3666667+00:00
EmilyS726
184K
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
How do i play my files on windows media player ?
hi !! i have some music files on my laptop from a few months ago that work perfectly fine, and i wanted some new music now so i downloaded more files of new music. it downloaded just fine, but when i go onto windows media player, they’re not there but…
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-18T23:31:47.9166667+00:00
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Alesiaaa
0
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commented 2025-11-22T19:27:40.7133333+00:00
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Jeronimo Fuerte
25,885
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
NAS, Explorer Library and indexing
Hello, colleagues. I have a problem. When I try to add a network photo folder located on NAS to the File Explorer Library, I get the message: "This folder cannot be added because it is not indexed." How can I fix this?
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-01T06:16:29.21+00:00
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Артур Гроховский
5
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commented 2025-11-22T17:56:36.15+00:00
Артур Гроховский
5
Reputation points
2 answers
How do i change drag and drop icons to not be gargantuan???
Within the File Explorer, I am running into issues with my drag and drop. When i am trying to drag a file into a folder, the icon is so large that it makes it very difficult to see where it is being dropped to. While I can cut/paste this is extremely…
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-20T14:09:41.1066667+00:00
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Kacaldwell
0
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answered 2025-11-21T13:31:00.48+00:00
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Onyx Is here
3,060
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
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how to autofill all the checkboxes in clean manager
how to autofill all the checkboxes in clean manager Moved from: System Center| Operations Manager
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
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1 answer
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How to remove data, that is full?
How to remove data that is full on my Windows 11 home computer? Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-19T19:10:03.1533333+00:00
Thomas Watson
20
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edited the question 2025-11-19T20:44:37.63+00:00
Gérard Oomens
113.2K
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
How do I get pdf to open in Adobe and not Chrome?
How do I get pdf to open in Adobe and not Chrome? Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-19T04:38:26.15+00:00
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James Marino
0
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edited the question 2025-11-19T11:39:04.52+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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My personal files stored in the Downloads folder have been permanently lost.
Dear Sir or Madam, I hope this message finds you well. Following a recent incident, all my personal files stored in the folder C:\Users[MyUsername]\Downloads\ have been permanently and irretrievably lost, despite several attempts at recovery using…
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-19T10:37:15.02+00:00
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Moulay Cheikh Boubcher
0
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answered 2025-11-19T11:30:48.5133333+00:00
DaveM121
810.8K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Asking for Network credential while opening folder of network shares computers
I have enabled all folder sharing option in Advance Network setting and also disabled the password but still while opening the folders of network PC I am getting pop up to enter network credential. Kindly resolve this issue. Thanks. Moved from: Community…
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-10T06:25:45.2266667+00:00
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RAHUL SIAL
0
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commented 2025-11-18T20:06:06.69+00:00
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Ron Glenn
0
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2 answers
Como botar de volta o ícone do explorador de arquivos?
Eu não sei como botar de volta, Alguêm pode me ajudar? Moved from: Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Files, folders, and storage
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-16T14:33:06.7066667+00:00
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Ivo Henrique Feliciano
0
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edited the question 2025-11-16T16:39:18.2133333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
113.2K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Stop all OneDrive uploads and downloads permanently
I want to disconnect my PC from OneDrive permanently, no further uploads or downloads ever again. I back up regularly, alternating between two external drives. Then I want to delete all my personal information from OneDrive permanently and close my…
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
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How to move system reserve from one hard drive to another.
System Reserved is on Disk 1, Trying to move it to Disk 3. So i can change Disk 3 from MBR 2 GPT. Tried validating Disk 3 before hand and it states "cannot find OS partitions for Disk 3. in disk manager "C:' is located in Disk 3. Dont know much…
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-13T00:31:54.59+00:00
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Gevin Ventura
20
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answered 2025-11-14T07:30:44.0966667+00:00
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Sumit D - IA
150.6K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Help with being able to use "Works For Windows".
How can I get "Work for Windows"? Most all of my files are In "WORKS". I have new computer and not having any luck getting my "WORKS" files transfered to it. Thank You, Dave
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-14T05:33:26.5066667+00:00
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David Hutchins
0
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answered 2025-11-14T07:04:42.2766667+00:00
DaveM121
810.8K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
How do i free up space frome my Acer Spin 1 PC, its a 64GB
I use Acer Spin 1 PC with 64GB I have no vidoes , or any pictures, i only have apps that i use for work and they are not up to 10, but i am out of space. How do i free up space or buy extra space because i have done everything i know to free up space …
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-12T23:16:56.58+00:00
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Adeola Ogunrinde
0
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answered 2025-11-13T04:42:52.08+00:00
Francisco Montilla
23,935
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
i accidentaly change my downloads folder location, and now it merges with my user account, can anyone tell me how to fix this
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-12T13:35:32.58+00:00
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Eru
0
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answered 2025-11-13T00:58:28.3633333+00:00
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Igor Leyko
107.6K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Can see my recent folders on someone elses computer
Hi, I have loggend in and out again on a different PC. Now my recent folders is on it and everyone can view it. It does not want to go away - I have tried everything. PLEASE HELP!
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-10-31T19:13:36.9333333+00:00
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Antoinette Nell
0
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commented 2025-11-11T02:56:02.3966667+00:00
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Sin-D
5,415
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
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One Drive default folders
Changing the default folders from One Drive to Microsoft default folders I have tried everything to change this in Windows 11: 1) Going into One Drive folder, properties, location, and moving, received this error: “Can’t move the folder because…
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-10T17:39:34.72+00:00
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ALICE MCCOY
20
Reputation points
accepted 2025-11-10T17:59:43.16+00:00
ALICE MCCOY
20
Reputation points
2 answers
How to connect to mapped drives
Within the last week I have lost the ability to log into my mapped drives on my lan. When i click on a mapped drive I am asked for username and password. However, there is a red "Access is denied" message below remember my credentials. After…
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-11-10T02:01:51.6133333+00:00
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Charles Sledge
0
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answered 2025-11-10T13:30:47.8033333+00:00
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Alvise Cervellati
1,145
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Please help to fix Mass Storage Controller Issues!
I have a Dell Precision 3561 with an SSD. But once an issue appeared - all the systems show that I have a HDD. Also, when I try to startup the Intel Optane Memory and Storage application, it shows that error: !!! Also, when I run the "Scan…
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
919 questions
asked 2025-09-27T09:08:28.03+00:00
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Vladislav Ka
20
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edited the question 2025-11-09T07:02:53.79+00:00
Vladislav Ka
20
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