Windows 10: New empty folders on desktop contain my directory links HELP!

Discus and support New empty folders on desktop contain my directory links HELP! in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I open a new folder on my desktop Windows 10, I open it for the first time and it contains my shortcuts to my directories and folders - the same... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Douguitar, May 5, 2021.

  1. DOUGUITAR
    Douguitar Win User

    New empty folders on desktop contain my directory links HELP!


    When I open a new folder on my desktop Windows 10, I open it for the first time and it contains my shortcuts to my directories and folders - the same as when I open the short cut I have to open my directory. Not only that, but ALL folders on my desktop now contain the same directory, at the left side of the folder. I have tried a virus scan and a reset but it still happens. What is going on?Thank you!

    :)
     
    Douguitar, May 5, 2021
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  2. DRONE
    Drone Win User

    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
    Drone, May 5, 2021
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  3. SLOZOMBY
    slozomby Win User
    I need help on how to transfer Firefox cookies to another OS

    Cookies are stored in the cookies.sqlite file in the Firefox profile folder.

    You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

    • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder
     
    slozomby, May 5, 2021
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  4. MINDWEAVER
    Mindweaver Win User

    New empty folders on desktop contain my directory links HELP!

    Directory Size Utility

    New! Directory Size Utility BETA v1.3


    Change Log v1.3
    • Resolved an issue where resizing caused the "Directory Size Utility" to crash. - Thanks Drone!
    • New button Icons.
    • New high resolution icon for the Directory Size Utility.
    • New Delete folder button.
    • New right click menu item("Delete folder") for folder list.
    • New Export to Excel button.
    • Renamed "Get folder..." to "Add folder..."
    • Clicking "Directory Size Utility" name in the about window will take you to the home web page.
    Download here!

    Spoiler: New Screen Shot Main Screen

    New empty folders on desktop contain my directory links HELP! Main.jpg
     
    Mindweaver, May 5, 2021
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