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Putting folders on desktop

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Queuedecoton, 2011/02/13.

  1. 2011/02/13
    Queuedecoton

    Queuedecoton Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I have a new computer (HP Slimline S5000 series) and am having trouble working with folders on my desktop. When I open a new one it is never certain that it will stay there; also when I click on the folder icon it is apt to say "Folder is empty" when I have just recently finished putting stuff in it.

    Is there a way around this problem?
     
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  2. 2011/02/14
    Steve R Jones

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    Which operating system are you using?
     
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  4. 2011/02/14
    Queuedecoton

    Queuedecoton Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Window 7 - for my sins.
     
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    Queuedecoton

    Queuedecoton Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    BTW - how do I change the info under "My System "?
     
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  7. 2011/03/17
    rsinfo

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    Creating folders/files on Desktop is a strict no no with me as it complicates the issue if Windows goes down & you have to backup the system to reinstall/repair it.

    However, I have not come across any such situation where the data disappears. Run chkdsk on your drive first.
     
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  8. 2011/03/17
    Queuedecoton

    Queuedecoton Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I think I've got the folder problem under control - there's a lag between moving stuff into a folder and its actual appearance there.

    So thank you everyone and I guess this thread is concluded.
     
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  9. 2011/03/17
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    Please mark your thread as 'Resolved'.

     
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