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Discus and support Windows 10 file explorer unit confusion in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Windows 10 file explorer properties and such state that the file/folder sizes are in KB =1,000 bytes, MB =1,000 KB, GB =1,000 MB. As I understand KB =... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by ghostanime2001, Apr 4, 2023.

  1. Windows 10 file explorer unit confusion


    Windows 10 file explorer properties and such state that the file/folder sizes are in KB =1,000 bytes, MB =1,000 KB, GB =1,000 MB. As I understand KB = kilobytes, MB = megabytes and GB = gigabytesWhen converting from bytes into either 3 units, the number comes out different from whats shown in windows. What is going on ?

    :)
     
    ghostanime2001, Apr 4, 2023
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    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, Apr 4, 2023
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  3. cgm707 Win User
    File Explorer is confusing

    Somewhat new to Windows, after having used a Mac for several years.

    I find the layout in the File Explorer very confusing.

    It shows Quick Access, I see two separate Desktop listings (contents not the same), OneDrive, This PC, Libraries, My User Name.

    Why are there two Desktops? Is there a way to change the layout so it's not so confusing?

    Thanks for any help!
     
    cgm707, Apr 4, 2023
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  4. Frick Win User

    Windows 10 file explorer unit confusion

    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    I don't use Internet Explorer, I meant the thing where you can look at files etc. Hotkey Windows+E. Maybe it's the wrong name in english though. *Stick Out Tongue Windows 10 file explorer unit confusion :p
     
    Frick, Apr 4, 2023
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