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Windows is showing the basic/minimized copy dialog, so it isn't displaying the transfer speed.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-09-17T15:03:26.91+00:00
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raghuuu .m
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2026-09-17T15:38:33.4433333+00:00
Horace Wiggins
530
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restore three from OLD files accidentally deleted: 8/8/23 and 9/8/23 and 4/24/23?
restore three from OLD files accidentally deleted: 8/8/23 and 9/8/23 and 4/24/23?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-09-10T20:18:26.6366667+00:00
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steven hungerford
20
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accepted
2026-09-16T16:38:53.83+00:00
steven hungerford
20
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2 answers
How do I set Administrator Permissions on folders/files
I wish to copy some files between external drives and I am advised that although this is my system I need administrator permission. How do I set this?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-09-08T15:36:53.23+00:00
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Peters Monaghan
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answered
2026-09-08T16:15:04.3566667+00:00
Bulldog
4,640
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2 answers
How to get back the old FILE EXPLORER???
Iam looking for a fix to the old file explorer Please make a toggle so i can choose old over new . I miss seeing every file branch out like a tree where i see all files at same time grrrrrr
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-02-17T03:52:31.8733333+00:00
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LAURA KINNEE
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2026-08-31T08:05:46.04+00:00
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Jane Draisey
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LibraryOffice Writer Files and LibraryOffice Calc Files
i am unable to read files in LibraryOffice Writer or in LibraryOffice Calc. How can i solve this?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-08-19T00:04:53.7433333+00:00
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mark lloyd
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2026-08-28T06:52:50.8066667+00:00
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Hendrix-V
19,030
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Decades‑Old File Explorer Bug: Folder View Settings Still Reset Automatically
I have been using Microsoft operating systems for more than 30 years — from MS‑DOS to every version of Windows since 1995. After three decades, File Explorer still cannot reliably remember custom column settings in Details View. This is not a minor UI…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-05-18T08:06:42.0233333+00:00
Jorge Dias
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commented
2026-08-20T12:02:47.37+00:00
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Tony Foote
0
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How to install PDF printer
How to install pdf printer on a windows 7 desktop?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-08-19T22:51:02.3366667+00:00
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Gomez, Raudel
0
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answered
2026-08-20T03:32:11.88+00:00
Ramesh
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Looking for a Blank Page
Where can I find a blank a page that I can type letters or notes.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-08-19T21:07:02.1033333+00:00
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karen soyk
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edited an answer
2026-08-19T22:33:33.5333333+00:00
Craig Long
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1 answer
I have Excel 2000.
~~I need to be able to open *.XLS and *.CSV files, without converting to xlsx or docx.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-08-17T03:06:47.9733333+00:00
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Ted Porche
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2026-08-17T03:29:15.83+00:00
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Marcin Policht
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where do I find pdf files
I am writing my memoirs and have saved sections as PDFs and Word documents. Where are the Word documents and the PDF files stored?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-08-15T20:27:27.7933333+00:00
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William Zimmern
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2026-08-15T21:28:21.6733333+00:00
Marcin Policht
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can not find my file
I created a password-protected file yesterday, and now I can open it; however, it doesn't contain the information I wrote. Instead, it only has a blank file
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-08-13T14:33:43.6133333+00:00
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Dona Salomone
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commented
2026-08-15T10:06:40.1166667+00:00
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Carl-L
21,910
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
LD Files instead of jpegs
Why do I receive LD Files instead of jpegs? I can't do anything with LD Files!!
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-08-07T11:04:32.1433333+00:00
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Jane Robinson
0
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commented
2026-08-09T06:36:04.0966667+00:00
Hendrix-V
19,030
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Padlock overlay icon in the middle of my screen
Remember - This is a public forum so never post private information such as email or phone numbers! Ideas:Overlay Padlock icon Programs you are having problems with Error messages Recent changes you made to your computer What you have already tried…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2010-06-11T00:36:21+00:00
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Anonymous
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2026-08-03T13:46:05.0866667+00:00
Sumit
44,316
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1 answer
Where are my "print to PDF" docs saved?
I selected the printer option of "Print to PDF" and when it asked me where to save it I chose "Desktop" however, after it appeared to "print" the file is nowhere to be found.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-07-28T16:03:26.5433333+00:00
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Lorraine-2824
0
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commented
2026-08-01T09:19:03.8666667+00:00
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Clary-N
16,010
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
My own songs have been DRM protected in .wma format. How to remove DRM ...
I posted on Support site, wold like to see these More Help bits, bu tno path clicks to a link of usefulness. I am exhausted fighting this. ******@outlook.com.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-07-26T07:10:34.5733333+00:00
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Jeffry P Belnap
0
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commented
2026-07-28T14:06:34.0366667+00:00
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Alex-L
12,570
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Setting up new computer
Can I transfer files from old computer using hdmi to hdmi cable?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-07-24T23:47:36.92+00:00
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Kate Massy-Greene
0
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answered
2026-07-25T05:17:24.93+00:00
Kapil Arya
38,466
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
RECOVER PREVIOUS FILE
I saved by mistake a new file to an existing file, now I can't recover the previous file. What should I do to recover the previous file. Can anyone help please !
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-07-22T15:28:29.03+00:00
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Gretel Butac
0
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commented
2026-07-24T06:50:45.9466667+00:00
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Emma1-N
12,450
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
How to dix error code 16389. it popped up when I couldn't create a short cut link on my windows desktop.
I'm operating on a nearly brand-new HP laptop. the solutions are using jargon too obscure for me to understand without taking a Microsoft technician course. or watching a video of someone using a very thick English dialect from Bombay that is frankly…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-07-19T21:04:50.12+00:00
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RichardClark-6298
0
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recommended
2026-07-23T04:24:53.2366667+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
cannot restore recycle bin
kindly tell us to fix due to i cannot restore function in recycle bin folder
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-07-16T09:58:36.2766667+00:00
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Anuwat Dindaeng
0
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commented
2026-07-17T14:25:20.94+00:00
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Vikki-T
10,285
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
how to check the last file transfer using USB on my windows. how to check the date of the files been used on my Windows from USB flash drive?
I need to know if we can check on our windows system the last track of USB flashdrive been used on the device and can we check what files were used?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked
2026-07-13T21:57:51.6166667+00:00
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Gursimar Kaur
0
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commented
2026-07-15T13:16:03.44+00:00
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Thomas4-N
21,665
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator