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Changing .xlr files
There was a video I found to open excel. Select browse and the file you want to change… excel wasn’t an option. Word was…I tried different things to no avail. I have several to change. All my recipes etc. but, I wanted to do one at first to see if it…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-10-01T19:57:23.1066667+00:00
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Patty Tracey
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2026-10-02T21:28:53.19+00:00
Patty Tracey
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probleem met bestandstoegang
windows onderhoudscentrum geeft voor de boodschap "probleem met bestandstoegang" aan dat de oplossing voor dit probleem is verwijderd of gewijzigd op deze computer
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2026-09-24T20:50:49.99+00:00
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Anonymous
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2026-09-27T20:47:46.1033333+00:00
Anonymous
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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
535
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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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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
4,740
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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
10
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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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commented
2026-08-28T06:52:50.8066667+00:00
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Hendrix-V
19,470
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
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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
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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
18,640
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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
22,915
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
19,470
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
asked
2010-06-11T00:36:21+00:00
Anonymous
recommended
2026-08-03T13:46:05.0866667+00:00
Sumit
44,436
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Volunteer Moderator
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
16,550
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
12,740
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
38,496
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
13,320
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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2026-07-23T04:24:53.2366667+00:00
Anonymous