I think we need to know how you are opening Windows Explorer. Any shortcut that has the Target as C:\WINDOWS\explorer.scf should open Windows...
Open My Computer or Windows Explorer > View > Explorer Bar > and make sure that "Folders" is tagged.
Open My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > File Types > and scroll down and highlight DOC and see what it reports. You can change the current...
That's one of the good reasons for having more than one partition. Another would be to provide a target for installing a second operating...
In reality, the large drives are already split into multiple physical disks inside their enclosures. That makes it less important to partition...
If you find it doesn't suit you, try using the MS Method. I think the advantage of using their way is that other MS programs will automatically...
You must use the right side button on your mouse to drag and get the "Move" option. BTW, You'll not be able to move the entire tree of...
That pretty well verifies that you have a real problem! ;) Time to make a current backup to separate media if you haven't already done so....
1. Right-click the Start Button and click Properties. 2. Click the Start Menu Tab. 3. Click the Customize button. 4. Click the Advanced tab,...
It looks like you'll have to ignore the free space report since it doesn't fit with the reality of your drive usage. That presumes that you have...
Time to invoke some outside help via 3rd party freeware to see where the major stuff is located on your drive and possibly find something to dump....
There are tools that can help you do that but it may be more than you want to attack since you list beginner as your level of experience. If...
I suggest that you clone the existing system drive to one of your other drives, assuming they are larger. There are several free programs that...
The link you posted will allow you to create a set of six floppy disks that can be used to boot your computer. Those will allow you to do a clean...
You realize that the computer will not work after you wipe the drive clean don't you? You would have to install the operating system again or it...
You'll have to activate by phone to MS. Instructions Here.
AgentRansack is the tool of choice for sure!
I think the glaring issue there may be that he has taken the time to post his system specs whereas neither you nor I have done so. :eek: :D
Your point is well taken as it applies to most people. My niece comes to mind though, she is confined to a wheelchair and carries her laptop down...
Jilly, to the extent that Chas Berlin may represent a sizable audience, the effort is well worth it. This issue is always important since a good...
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