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Discus and support I extracted too many files onto my Windows 10 computer. What do I do? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I accidentally extracted a huge file onto my computer and now I have hundreds of files on my desktop and I don't know what to do.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by udiX-_-, May 21, 2021.

  1. udiX-_- Win User

    I extracted too many files onto my Windows 10 computer. What do I do?


    I accidentally extracted a huge file onto my computer and now I have hundreds of files on my desktop and I don't know what to do.

    :)
     
    udiX-_-, May 21, 2021
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  2. Extracting Zip Files


    Thanks pyramid10 for your contribution, I ensured that the steps taken and the source and destination folders were the same, in the using zip7 as suggested by BunnyJ resolved all issues for me.
    I am the first to admit that I am a long long way from understanding the intricacies of computers and if truth be told I am now to old anyway to absorb much information.
    Cheers.
     
    croydonian, May 21, 2021
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  3. pyramid10 Win User
    Extracting Zip Files


    Are the step-by-step processes identical? That is, the folder extracted from and the folder extracted to belong to the same hierarchical file system structure. If they are, that suggests mildly the Cumulative Update left an electron or two out of place.
     
    pyramid10, May 21, 2021
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    I extracted too many files onto my Windows 10 computer. What do I do?

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, May 21, 2021
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