Windows 10: Finding files with obscure names

Discus and support Finding files with obscure names in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Files may appear in Windows Explorer with names that give no clue as to their nature or purpose. The names may be important to allow programs that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by jsampson45, Feb 22, 2020.

  1. Finding files with obscure names


    Files may appear in Windows Explorer with names that give no clue as to their nature or purpose. The names may be important to allow programs that depend on them to find them, or there may be other reasons why they should not be changed. What is the best way to add metadata for making them human-findable? (Windows 10 Version 1903 (OS Build 18362.657))

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    jsampson45, Feb 22, 2020
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    diabo---01, Feb 22, 2020
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  3. sturpe Win User
    Cannot find Desktop Icon in File Explorer


    My Desktop is showing icons as normal. But if I try to find what is on my desktop by using file manager, I cannot find the icon. I also checked under C;\user my name, public, default and no desktop listed on any of them. Any suggestions?
     
    sturpe, Feb 22, 2020
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  4. Finding files with obscure names

    Trouble finding files in File Explorer

    Hi William,

    To help you locate your missing files, kindly follow these steps:

    • Press Windows and type the file name.
    • Click My stuff to find results for all the files across your computer and OneDrive.

    Let us know the outcome.
     
    Dennis Mop, Feb 22, 2020
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