As do I, but I have a serious problem. After about 7(?) years with Windows XP I switched to Win 7 64-bit on a new laptop and Win 7 32-bit on an older desktop.
I should explain that I always have used a separate physical drive for ALL data, and reserve the original drive for program software only. This enabled me to replace XP with 7 without disturbing a single byte of all my previously saved (and backed up) data. Sometimes foresight actually works, in spite of Microsoft.
But I can't understand or fathom the Win 7 file management system. No lo comprendo. I Have no clue if I can find a file after I save it, or if I have multiple identical files.
Does anyone know of an article or tutorial (understandable to normal humans) that explains the logic and intricacies of this improved filing system?
Windows 7 for Dummies is useless. It starts with subjects no one has problems with and does not address the options to configure it so it at least looks familiar to Win XP veterans.
Help!
That’s odd, I never noticed the difference in the files system from XP to Vista to 7.
I think what you need to do is go to the folder icon in the control panel and set the options you want. I always turn on the full file path and check to show hidden files.
I uncheck:
Hide empty drives in the computer folder.
Hide extension for known file types.
Hide protected operating system files
Once you are done, click on the button on type that says, “Apply to folder” to apply these settings to all folders.
This might help you.