Windows 10: User folders in root C: drive

Discus and support User folders in root C: drive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; In my new Windows 10, these folders were generated: Intel PerfLogs Program Files Program Files x86 Users Windows Is there a policy of users... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by gs99, Jan 29, 2020.

  1. gs99 Win User

    User folders in root C: drive


    In my new Windows 10, these folders were generated:

    • Intel
    • PerfLogs
    • Program Files
    • Program Files x86
    • Users
    • Windows

    Is there a policy of users generating new folders in this root C: drive?

    On my old W7 PC I had several folders in C:, providing a shorter path for applications.

    E.g. Is there an advantage when new Windows software is installed?

    :)
     
  2. Catbill Win User

    What folders should be located on c: root

    After upgrading to Windows 10, I want to declutter.

    There are several programs and files stored on the c: root drive and I am not sure which should be deleted or moved. Also, I think I heard that some programs stored there could be malware.

    I know that folders like Program Files, Users, and Program Data should be there. Are there some general guidelines for other kinds of folders could be there or which shouldn't be there? It might not be easy to answer but any insights would be helpful.


    I could show the list of folders if someone would be willing to tell me what could be moved or eliminated.
     
    Catbill, Jan 29, 2020
    #2
  3. fussybob Win User
    Can't save file in C:\ root directory


    I want to save files in my C:\ root directory of my boot drive and get an error that "Required privilege is not held by the client". I am the sole user/administrator of this system. I went into C:, properties, security, and enabled permissions for everything and everyone.

    I can make/delete new folders in the C: drive, and save/delete files in those folders.
    My Win 10 system works just fine, except for me to save a file in the C; root directory


    I can save files from apps to the C:\, and if I save the same file again, it tells me it exists and if I want to overwrite it, so it is indeed saved to the root directory.

    In windows explorer I can't see those saved files in the root directory.

    Any suggestions?
     
    fussybob, Jan 29, 2020
    #3
  4. gypsycomp Win User

    User folders in root C: drive

    showing the total of folders/files in drive root


    Properties are shown differently for folders and roots.
    Root properties only shows used and free space.
    Folder properties shows Size, Size on Disk, number of files/folders.
    Questions:
    1 - How can I discover on the root drive the total of folders and files on drive?
    2 - Better, how could I list the number of files within each folder?
    3 - Even better, how could I list the total of subfolders and files at each level within the tree branches?
     
    gypsycomp, Jan 29, 2020
    #4
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