Windows 10: Windows system files all over my pc

Discus and support Windows system files all over my pc in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; 1 Dozens of api-ms-win-core-somefile.dll are spread over my c:\ahk folder which unfortunately happens to be my, alphanumerically, FIRST folder in my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by AB__, Jul 20, 2022.

  1. AB__ Win User

    Windows system files all over my pc


    1 Dozens of api-ms-win-core-somefile.dll are spread over my c:\ahk folder which unfortunately happens to be my, alphanumerically, FIRST folder in my system drive c: but which was meant for AutoHotkey, NOT for windows system files. I cannot understand that Windows obviously, with some update put all these system folders in an obviously non-Windows-system folder, just because it happens to be first, alphabetically. I now fear that I will crash my windows installation if I try to put them somewhere, or to rename c:\AHK to c:\A, and then putting my Autohotkey files in there elsewhere.2 Similar

    :)
     
  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, Jul 20, 2022
    #2
  3. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Jul 20, 2022
    #3
  4. Windows system files all over my pc

    Windows 10 File system errors

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you faced. I will certainly help you with this. . I appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down the issue and to provide
    you better assistance.


      • Did you made any system changes prior to this issue?
    Kindly follow the below given methods and check if issue is resolved.

    Method 1:

    This issue may occur due to some system file corruption.
    I suggest you to run System file checker. System File checker (SFC) scan is done to check if there are any corrupted system files that could be causing this issue. Kindly follow the below given steps:

    • Press Windows key + X, select Command prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated Command prompt.
    • In Command prompt type sfc/scannow and press enter.
    • Restart the computer.
    If no corrupted system files were found in the previous state, then I suggest you to try the following steps:

    • Open command prompt by pressing Windows key + X and selecting “Command prompt admin”.
    • In command prompt, type the following commands and press Enter after each command:

      • DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

      • DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

    • Close the command prompt and restart the PC and check if it works.
    Method 2:

    If issue persist, I suggest you to create
    a new account by following the below given steps and check if everything works fine in new account:

    • Press Windows key + X key and select
      Control Panel.
    • Click on User accounts and Family Safety.
    • Click on User Account and then click on Manage Accounts.
    • Now click on Add a new user and follow the instructions.
    Sign-out from the current User account and sign in to new User account and check.

    Please post back with the results and the information asked, we will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Parth P Patel, Jul 20, 2022
    #4
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