Windows 10: Weird folder in Common Files?

So I was just giving my laptop a LOVELY spring cleaning when I came upon this folder in common files. I'm... super confused. I don't even know where to begin asking questions. The text documents were just gibberish and I didn't click past the opening screen of the applications. But one of the application's screens changed the second time I looked at it. It said these were modified in 2013? Created time maybe but modified? I'm not sure... my laptop isn't even two years old yet. Maybe I'm crazy. Also, I haven't touched this laptop in ages. Chromium randomly appeared and I already know she's a hot mess. That was my first warning sign that there was a problem.

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?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

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Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

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Common files folder

I accidentally deleted common files folder?

What should i do? My laptop still seems to work fine

 

Common files folder

Hi Jesper

Do you mean you deleted the Common Files folder from inside either the Program Files or Program Files (x86)

If so, Windows should not have allowed you to do that, it is an important folder . . .

Is that deleted folder in your Recycle Bin, if so, right click and choose Restore, to put that folder back

Windows will continue to function without that folder, however, some 3rd party applications you have installed on your PC may not after deleting that folder . . .