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Finding the path to a file or folder in Windows Vista is
not as easy as in Windows XP. In Windows Vista the file paths are hidden or
shortened as you can see in the screenshot below.
Why would you need to know the path to a folder or file? Sooner or later you will need to know where a particular file is kept on your computer. You might want to copy a file to transfer it to another computer but in order for the file to work, it needs to be placed in the same area. Therefore you will need the path to where it was kept. For example I wanted to transfer a Windows movie maker unfinished project to finish on another computer. This seemed like a difficult one but it wasn't. I just need the files I was working with to be placed in the exact same place on the other computer. In this case I needed the project file, the video footage, and the music files to be placed as they were on the other computer. Then I opened Windows movie maker and started to edit the movie, no problems. |
How to find a folder or file path and copy it in Vista?
Here is a short video on how to find a file or folder path in Windows Vista.
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Run Command Window Here are some usful commands to type into the run box. For example you can type cmd for a dos command window, type regedit to edit the registry, and type gpedit.msc to edit the group policy. This may sound confusing to some people, however there are some very simple shortcuts and tricks with the Windows run box.
Show Desktop Icon If you have accidentally deleted your show desktop icon from your desktop or quick launch toolbar, here are some ways to get it back. The show desktop icon, when clicked on, brings up your Windows desktop. How to turn off the Windows Firewall It is handy to know where the Windows firewall is and how to enable or disable it.
Common Folder paths Here are some hard to remember folder paths in Window XP. This means the paths to those hidden files or hard to find files.
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Hide a folder You may have a file or folder that you do not want other people to view, so why not hide it. That way people can browse around your computer and not even know that the folder or file is even there.
The Registered Owner Details Its annoying when you buy a second-hand computer and the previous owners name is still on your computer. Here are a few tips to get rid of the previous owners details and personalize your computer with your own details.
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