Windows 10: What is this "{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}" ?

Discus and support What is this "{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}" ? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; "{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}" "{3ADD1653-EB32-4cb0-BBD7-DFA0ABB5ACCA}" "{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}" These links/items in the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ColmReynolds, Aug 17, 2020.

  1. What is this "{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}" ?


    "{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}"

    "{3ADD1653-EB32-4cb0-BBD7-DFA0ABB5ACCA}"
    "{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"

    These links/items in the registry seem to point to a particular folder or path.
    I want to change them to different folders and/or make my own new ones.

    What do these random strings mean, and how can I change/edit them?


    Ex: "Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\"


    Shows all the folders/libraries that appear in the "This Computer" section of Explorer
    Adding "{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}" Adds the recycle bin

    Removing the ones for 3D objects remove that link from explorer.


    But how does "{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}" convert into a folder path?
    How can I make my own to a different path?

    And why the **** is it a seemingly random string instead of just "C:\Users\User\3D Objects"?

    :)
     
    ColmReynolds, Aug 17, 2020
    #1

  2. "Pictures" is missing from "This PC"

    Looks like both "Documents" and "Pictures" are set to hide.

    Open Regedit.exe and go to the above key ("HideMyComputerIcons")

    Delete the two values:

    {d3162b92-9365-467a-956b-92703aca08af}

    {24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}

    If you need a REG file to do that, you can download the Zip file here: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/remove-quick-access-other-shell-folders-file-explorer/ (Look
    for the file hide-6folders.zip, unzip and run the "show" REG file)

    Logoff and login back after editing the key.

    Edit:

    If nothing helps (the above should help in most cases), also post the registry export of this key.

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

    Sorry, but there are several places where things can go wrong.
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Aug 17, 2020
    #2
  3. "Pictures" is missing from "This PC"

    USF values are correct. Export this key to a
    REG file:

    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}

    ... and compare with the defaults which I just uploaded here.

    (Pictures Shell Folder Registration - Defaults)

    Pictures Shell Folder Registry Key - Windows 10 - Pastebin.com

    If System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree is set to 0, or if the Attributes are incorrect, the folder wouldn't appear in the Nav pane.

    (You can also try
    DiffChecker
    to compare the REG files.)
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Aug 17, 2020
    #3
  4. xy677 Win User

    What is this "{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}" ?

    Removing Quick Access

    Ok so I enabled Quick Access again but it added Downloads,Pictures,Documents and Desktop to File Explorer again so I deleted them from the registry:

    Code:
    and now File Explorer looks like this:


    What is this "{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}" ? [​IMG]


    There is nothing listed in Quick Access and it can't be expanded.

    I'll see if this stops the Quick Access icon from appearing on the desktop and in File Explorer.
     
    xy677, Aug 17, 2020
    #4
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What is this "{24ad3ad4-a569-4530-98e1-ab02f9417aa8}" ?

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