This PC, Computer or Documents Folder opens automatically at Windows Startup

Some often report this strange but quite annoying issue. While logging in to the computer, the This PC, Computer folder or the Documents folder opens automatically at Windows Startup. Unless you have placed its shortcut in the Startup folder, the […]

How to disable Full Row Select in Windows 10/8/7 Explorer

In Windows 8 File Explorer, when you select the Details view, all the columns, for that row, are active for file selection. Under Windows XP only the ‘Name’ column was. But starting with Windows Vista, this behavior changed and now […]

Disable pop-up description for folder & desktop items in Windows 10/8.1

Whenever you hover your mouse pointer over any folder or desktop item a pop-up description box or tooltip appears. This pop-up box shows details like Total size, Free space, Date created, Size, Folders & Files it contains, and so. If […]

Add or Remove Folders from This PC in Windows 8.1

The Computer folder or the This PC folder in Windows 8.1 now displays, the Desktop folder as well as personal folders like Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures and Videos folders. If you do not want your This PC folder to look […]

Use Permissions Time Machine to remove File Access Denied or Access is Denied errors

Most of you must be aware that whenever a new file or folder is created, Windows will assign a set of default permissions to it. These are called Effective Permissions. The user who creates the file or folder can also […]

InDeep File List Maker: List files & folders on your Windows PC

Have you ever felt the need to know what all files are there in your DVD/CD or in a particular drive or folder of your system? If yes, then you must try a File List Maker, a small application which […]

Analyze Windows Component Store or WinSxS in Windows 8.1

The WinSxS folder is the location for Windows Component Store files. The Windows Component Store is used to support the functions needed for installation, customization and updating of the Windows operating system. It is used during installing, updating, upgrading, uninstalling, […]

Folder Actions for Windows automates the task of managing Files in a Folder

Mac OS has a built-in feature that automates folder actions thereby cutting short the repetitive task of creating folders for managing various files. This helps save both, time and efforts. The same feature however, is lacking in the Windows OS, […]

File name too long for destination folder

Fix: The file name(s) would be too long for the destination folder error message

Recently while browsing through some of my backup files and folders on my Windows PC, I came across some old backup files that I wanted to delete. I did not have any use for an old backup, so wanted to […]

WinSxS Folder in Windows 10/8/7 explained

Most of you may have noticed the WinSxS folder in Windows 7/8/10 and been surprised at its size. For those who have not, the folder is situated at C:\Windows\Winsxs and has a whopping size ! Mine is almost 5 GB and […]

Remove Access Denied error when accessing files or folders in Windows

At times, you may run into the problem of being unable to open or access or work with files and folder. The simple message that flashes on your computer screen when you try doing so reads – ‘Access Denied’. This can […]

Access Denied, Error Deleting File or Folder problem in Windows

While trying to delete a file or a folder on your computer, you may get an error message, such as ‘Access denied‘. It could possibly be due to one or more of the following reasons: The file may be in […]

Fix: Windows forgets Folder View settings

If you find that your Windows 10 forgets Folder View settings or does not remember it, you can try this registry modification. The usual way to reset a Folder Type View Settings is as follows: : Open Explorer > Folder Options > […]

Location of the Startup folder in Windows 10/8

The Startup folder in Windows contains a list of shortcuts of those applications that start when your Windows start. Earlier, you could easily access the Windows 7 startup folder from Start Menu > Startup. But where is the Startup folder […]

Dabel File Mover: Copy files from multiple source folders to different destination folders

I must admit, until I discovered Dabel File Mover, I hadn’t come across a software earlier, that allowed to copy or move files from multiple source folders to different destination folders in one go. Of course, there were tons of […]

Temporary Internet Files Folder location in Windows 7/8/10

Those who had moved from Windows XP to Windows Vista were puzzled as to where the Temporary Internet Files were located in this operating system. Where is the Temporary Internet Files Folder located Starting with Windows Vista, and continuing in Windows […]

Delete, Move, Rename Locked Files & Folders with MoveOnBoot

Sometimes, when we try to delete, rename or move a file of folder, we get a message that Another process is using the file or folder. This means that some process on your Windows computer has locked the file as […]

Where are Windows Store Apps installed & how to access the folder

Metro apps can be accessed from and started by clicking on the Tiles on the Windows 8 Start Screen. But where are they installed or located? The ‘Metro’ or Universal or Windows Store Applications in Windows 8/10 are installed in […]

A+ Folder Locker Free Edition: Protect & secure your files, folders and data

From the developers of Anti Tracks Free, comes another freeware – A+ Folder Locker Free Edition. We have already seen a few File & Folder Encryption Software for Windows, Today we will check out A+ Folder Locker Free Edition. A+ […]

Remove Open Folder in new window context menu option in Windows File Explorer

Today, when I was browsing my files, I observed that for every folder, in its right-click context menu, there is an option to open it in a new window. I have never used this option. Some of you may find […]

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