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• All my picture on my video file previews blankets have opted for coverage of the generic windows folder with balloons hot air on them

  original title: video files icons?

  All my picture on my video file previews blankets have opted for coverage of the generic windows folder with balloons hot air on them. I have to open it with media player to know what is the file? How to bring back my preview? I tried to convert the format of files and checked my file associations that they seem to be fine.

  Try a system restore to a Date before the problem began:

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How can I remove the old Windows folder to a different drive?

  Original title: Old files Windows, Program Files, etc.

  I tried to use before Disk Cleanup and it worked, and I haven't run a complete installation.

  I'm having a problem now, this time, and I did a full install.  Disk Cleanup doesn't show any options to remove an old Windows as it did before.

  How can I remove the old Windows folder to a different drive?  I also try to remove the Program Files folder, as well as with an implementation since.

  It is showing an error message "I need to be in the Administrators group ~", and that TrustedInstaller is owner of the present.

  I have a question that "TrustedInstaller" has full authority on the file system, and 'Administrators' has limited access.

  I noticed that there are other three to make a total of four names of users who have all or nearly full access to the file system.

  Can it be fixed... it's pretty annoying to see this continue..., strictly through Windows Update.

  I look forward to your reply.

  Hi Morgan,.

  I suggest you check out the link to delete the Windows.old folder.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/930527/en-us

  Note: Applies to Windows 7.

  For more information on granting permissions and the taking of property, see the links.

  What are the permissions?

  "Access denied" or other errors in the access to or work with files and folders in Windows

  Ownership of a file from command line:

  To do:
  
  a. go in > start > all programs > Accessories
  b. right click on prompt and then click Run as administrator.
  c. type the following command and press ENTER:
  
  takeown /f r d y
  
  d. to assign administrators group full control to the folder permissions, use the following syntax:
  
  ICACLS /grant administrators: F/t

  The /T parameter is added so that the operation is performed through all subdirectories and the files in this folder.

  For more information on the above commands, run these commands from a command prompt window.

  takeown /?
  ICACLS /?

  Please post back with the results and we will be happy to help you further.

• Restore the original Windows folder

  Today, I accidentally merged my contacts folder with the folder of windows. I tried to move the folder 'contacts' my documents to a new location which ends up being the windows folder. now, when I go to local disk (c) it does not show a windows folder - rather just a contacts folder with all the files of windows inside (cursors, fonts, configuration, etc...)

  How can I fix so that the contacts folder does not contain all the files of windows, and more importantly-how can restore it to the original setting so the windows folder appears on my C: drive?

  Thanks for your help!

  Today, I accidentally merged my contacts folder with the folder of windows. I tried to move the folder 'contacts' my documents to a new location which ends up being the windows folder. now, when I go to local disk (c) it does not show a windows folder - rather just a contacts folder with all the files of windows inside (cursors, fonts, configuration, etc...)

  How can I fix so that the contacts folder does not contain all the files of windows, and more importantly-how can restore it to the original setting so the windows folder appears on my C: drive?

  Thanks for your help!

  Hey wolfchop

  you could try a system restore before the time that what happened

  read the information on the link below

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Can I change the default windows folder explore in the registry? No shortcuts fixed please.

  How can I change the default folder, windows Explorer opens in just to run and type "explorer". I know that I could type in extra stuff, for example "explorer.exe C:\somedir\stuff\" but I prefer to be able to put it permanently in the registry so that when I type explorer.exe (no extra stuff) it should open where I want. Is this possible? What registry entry be? I do not use desktop shortcuts or shortcuts, start changing them, that's not what I'm looking for.

  If it was going to be everywhere, so it would probably be somewhere in this multi key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer branches, but that the use of parameters on the end of the "shortcut" probably is used to send instructions from command line directly on the .exe, it is more likely it is that stored anything in the registry?

  Many setup programs accept command line parameters yet Windows will have no knowledge of these programs, so that they are installed it is why I think that it would be futile in the search for a registry location?  I could be completely wrong of course and bow to the superior knowledge.

  You could use an article like this one to make some changes and use the following (RegShot) program to see what has changed in the registry, if anything.

  How to customize the Windows Explorer views in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307856 & SD = Tech #AppliesTo

  If you want to really dive in and get dirty, you could take a snapshot of your registry before you make the change and the other afterwards and see if you can pick up any changes.  This little freeware program can help you achieve this goal.

  http://www.Softpedia.com/get/tweak/registry-tweak/reg-shot.shtml

• Where is the "install windows" (ISO) file on my computer?

  I have a Windows 7 Professional. What I intend to do is to create an ISO bootable disk so I can install a part of windows on my mac, but there is only one problem. My windows computer came with an installation disk. It automatically starts the installation when I turned on the computer. In the files on my computer, I tried to find the installation folder in the c: / windows folder, but I don't see any folder the installer, or an ISO file. Nobody knows where the file (ISO) Setup of windows on my computer. Be very specific. Any help will be appreciated.

  As I said, to reinstall your computer, he has often a recovery partition that can be used to return to a factory State.   Various computer suppliers often offer an option and the utility to create a recovery media put on DVD or a USB.  This is very recommended to do what the other method is not usable, when there is a catastrophic hard disk failure.

  What you can't do is create a generic Windows media can be used to install on another computer. (If you could would be to license and activation issues).

  Until recently, it was possible to download an ISO and makes a generic Windows installation media.  This has been recently removed.  MS has a way to download an ISO for only retail media now.

  It is still possible to buy Windows 7 on the secondary market, but media retail versions are extremely expensive.  A "system builder" OEM media is cheaper and more available.

• I'm trying to locate the profile in windows folder 8, so I can bring my favorites and passwords above a XP system and don't find where to put mozilla.

  your help page has not been updated for windows 8 again.
  I need to know how to find the file profiles on windows 8, so I can update with the copy that I took on my XP machine for the ultimate goal to transfer my bookmarks and passwords of 1 machine to another.

  You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > troubleshooting information > profile directory: see file

  The "Application Data" in XP/Win2K folder and the folder "AppData" in Windows Vista and later versions of Windows 7 + are hidden folders.

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Show_hidden_files_and_folders
  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
  • https://support.Mozilla.org/KB/recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile
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• Auto-effondrement in the library window and the dialog "change a bookmark this ', the last folder expanded

  In the tree of files of the window Library (bookmark and history) and the folder hierarchy of the dialog "edit this bookmark/New Bookmark', once a folder is developed, it will not collapse until the user manually clicks again expando button. Overtime, in a big folder, a lazy as user me tree may have a lot of extended records waiting to be collapsed.

  So, I'm looking for an extension that can auto-réduire the last folder expanded, or at least adds a button 'Close all folders' in the above window/dialog.

  I know that the extension "Autoclose Bookmark & history records". But it only deals with the sidebar.

  The add-on "Auto close folder in library" does exactly what I want.

• Satellite L755 - how to return to Windows 7 using the HDD Recovery folder

  Hello
  are how you today

  I own a toshiba Satellite L755.
  I have recently upgraded to windows 7 to windows 8, and now I do not have windows 8. I want to go back to windows 7.

  Many people say that it is possible using the HDD Recovery folder that I have on my D drive and it s 13.5 GB.

  What I need is to know if its possible and if you can you explain to me how its done.

  I searched the Web for an answer for tha last 4 hours and I thank you

  > Many people say that it is possible using the HDD Recovery folder that I have on my D drive and it s 13.5 GB

  A lot of people said you can use HARD drive recovery in order to put the system back to factory settings.
  This true s but this is possible ONLY if the system has not been modified.

  In case you have changed the system, you could go back to the factory settings using the recovery disk!
  Recovery disk may be created using the preinstalled tool called Toshiba Recovery Media Creator.

  Have you created this disc in the past!

• Canon scan to folder (Server 2008 R2) from the latest Windows Updates (13 sep 2012) it doesn't work anymore...

  We have a few Multi functional Cannon, who were able to scan to folder to our file server 2008 R2 server.

  Since the latest Windows Updates (13 sep 2012) it doesn't work anymore...

  Nothing has changed for folders or shares. Actions are like:

  \\fs01\scans\IT

  Shared folder is \\fs01\scans

  Share permissions are full for everyone

  On the COMPUTER folder, only the service and the Canon scanner user have full conrol...

  When I turn off the firewall of Windows on the FS01, it works.

  Can I get a SMB = OK on the Multi functional.

  When I turn on the WIndows firewall, I get a SMB = NG on the multifuntional

  I checked the rules and everthing about file and printer sharing is allowed...

  Can someone please think about what to do?
  Because really don't want to go with Windows Firewall disabled.

  The Endpoint Protection 2010 Anti Virus is installed on the FS01, but given that disabling the Windows Firewall works, I don't think that the Anti Virus has nothing to do with it.

  Update: I tried two other servers 2008 R2 (with also the Windows Firewall on) and it works! So there's something wrong with this one server... But as far as I can see, the firewall has all the file and open sharing of printers of things... And when I connect with the Canon Scan on a PC user I can browse places very well.

  Hello

  "Update: I just tried two other servers 2008 R2 (with also the Windows Firewall on) and it works! "So there is something wrong with this one server.

  Microsoft has specific Forums to help you with your Server 2008 R2 questions.

  Could you please repost this link in Server 2008 R2 Forums.

  "Support for Windows Server 2008 R2"

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsServer/bb512923

  See you soon.

• I deleted an email in Windows Live Hotmail, who came to my Inbox and foolishly, has now been removed from the deleted items folder is what I can do to recover this?

  I deleted an email in Windows Live Hotmail, who came to my Inbox and foolishly, has now been removed from the deleted items folder is what I can do to recover this?

  original title: I deleted an important email

  Take a look at http://www.thewindowsclub.com/recover-deleted-emails-windows-live-hotmail

• Unable to see the default windows games in the Games folder in the start menu

  I just installed Windows XP and I can't see all of the games in the folder in the start menu as Pinball games, Solitaire, etc.

  Please help because I'm a big fan of solitaire and I enjoy to play.
  Help, please.
  Thank you.

  Hi mohd_07651,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft Answers forums.

  You should have the windows xp cd to go back on these games.

  1. with the CD Windows XP in the CD drive, click Start, and then click Control Panel.

  2. double-click on Add or remove programs.

  3. click on Add/Remove Windows components.

  4. in the Windows Components Wizard, click Accessories and utilities (the words, not the box), and then click Details.

  5. apply the appropriate method.

  If the games check box is not enabled (no games are installed), and you want to install all of the games, click to select the games check box, click OKand then click Next.

  b. If the games check box is not enabled (no games are installed), and you want to install one or more of the games, click games (the word, not the box) and then click to select the check boxes for the games you want to install. Click OK, click OK, and then click Next.

  c. If the games check box is checked and the background of the check box is white (all games are installed), and you want to uninstall all of the games, click to clear the games check box, click OK, and then click Next.

  d. If the games check box is checked and the background of the check box is white (all games are installed), and you want to uninstall only some of the games, click games (the word, not the box) and then click to clear the check boxes for the games you want to uninstall. Click OK, click OK, and then click Next.

  e. If the games check box is checked and the background of the check box is gray (one or more games are installed), and you want to uninstall all of the games, click to clear the games check box, click OK, and then click Next.

  f. If the games check box is checked and the background of the check box is gray (one or more games are installed), and you want to uninstall only some of the games, click games (the word, not the box) and then click to clear the check boxes for the games you want to uninstall. Click OK, click OK, and then click Next.

  For more information visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307768

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups.mspx

  Hope this information is useful.

  Let me know if it worked.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Umesh P - Microsoft Support

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• Free space on the C drive. How big should the Windows folder (normally) be?

  I have a HP desktop with a 90G hard drive for drive C with 74G of real ability.  Drive C is now available 1.02 G.

  I've already moved all documents on an external drive to free up space and I have more left to move.  The Windows folder has 54G with 35253 files and 3437 files.  I have Disk Defragmenter and disk cleanup which reduces the Windows folder by less than 1 G.

  What is 'normal' for Windows size, if there is such a thing?  How can I make smaller windows?   I have no idea of what files are in the windows can be deleted.  Any ideas?

  Thank you!

  This is not true.

  The %windir%\system32\spool\PRINTERS file is supposed to contain jobs waiting to be printed.  This is the print spooler.

  This suggests two things: either you have malware files in that folder (which seems unlikely), or you send print jobs to a printer to be connected to your computer, but now is not.  When you realized that a job does not print, you re - sent to the correct printer.

  In all cases, follow these steps, which will empty this folder (and make your system perform better).

  A. Clean on print jobs pending

  • Open a command prompt window (start > run > cmd > OK)
  • Type the following in the black command prompt window, and then press ENTER after each line

  net stop spooler
  del/q '% windir%\system32\spool\PRINTERS\*.* '.
  net start spooler
  output

  Once you do this, go to printers and faxes and uninstall all of the printers that you no longer need... and remember that the default printer (the one with the box) is the one which is effectively connected to the computer.

• My C:\WINDOWS folder is very large and taking up the majority of my C:\ memory...

  Hi, My C:\WINDOWS file takes about 40 GB of my hardrive! I am sure that is not nearly this big, but I have no idea what to do about it...  I tried to defrag my C:\, but I do not have enough free space to do (the defrag program claims that I need 15% of my free memory so that it works properly).  I also ran cleaning of files, but it did nothing for me.  Does anyone have a solution for my problem?  I really appreciate any input.  Thank you!

  What is your hard drive?  Most modern have generally 500 GB or more depending on the brand and the model.  If you have a lot of programs installed, which considerably increases the size of the Windows folder.  If you do not use all of them, you could uninstall some.  If you have lots of photos, music or videos, you can move a disc external hard or flash drives.  You can buy a hard external hard drives 500 GB for about $50.

  Another thing you could do would be to run Disk Cleanup.  Double-click 'My Computer' then click on the C: drive and click on properties and you'll see the button disk cleanup, you can click to run it.

  I hope this helps.  Good luck.

• Deleting files in the Windows folder.

  I have $NtuninstalKB... files $ in my Windows folder. I could delete them without affecting Windows?

  P S long

  You can remove them without making the overall Windows operatin, the question is why do you want to do this?

  I can only guess one of two things...

  (1) you're obsessed with cleaning the Windows folder (and all the others.)  A compulsion.

  (2) you are trying to free up as much space as possible for some reason any.

  Whatever it is...

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can delete the uninstall of patches which has installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/index.html

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used.  Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time