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Common file or folder address paths in Windows XP

June 1, 2010

Sometimes you need to get to a certain file or folder but cannot remember how to get there. Having long address path does not help. This is why I have a list of the most common file or folder address paths in Windows XP. C:Documents and SettingsUser NameMy DocumentsMy Pictures C:Documents and SettingsUser NameFavorites C:Documents [...]

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What is the correct path to your network printer in Windows?

May 30, 2010

By Mitz Free computer Education This can apply to Windows XP and Windows Vista If your network printer attached to a computer on your network you need to type then the Computer Name (the one that has the printer attached) then then type the share name of the printer This is what it looks like [...]

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Path to clear terminal services cache folder

May 29, 2010

Clearing the terminal services cache folder is sometimes necessary if you have corrupt files in there. There are a number of ways to get corrupted files in the terminal services cache folder, however don’t panic because it it easy to fix. Her is an example of an error that can be fixed by the following [...]

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How to change the default directory where Programs files get installed

May 24, 2010

I like to control everything about my computer, including where my program files get installed. Sometimes I make the default directory on another drive, instead of the default, which is c: Here’s how. First you have to get into the registry. Go to the Start menu at the bottom left corner. Choose run from the [...]

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What and where are the folders or directories on my computer?

May 24, 2010

Most computers have a main storage drive called C: drive. This is where all the main Folders (or directories)  are stored. If you can imagine a big filing cabinet with folders in it, all named into sections, with the contents stored in them. In the real world a filing cabinet holds folders which holds papers, [...]

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