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Files related to the system

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Hidekih
Posting Freak

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08-18-2023, 01:30 AM

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I'm trying to remove a Windows file located at the bottom right of my screenshot, but I'm having trouble doing so. I understand how this file ended up there—when I first got my computer, I disabled Cortana by adding a random extension to the folder name (like .bak). That action eliminated the search bar, which was essential for using my PC normally. Over time, I thought about undoing that change by deleting the extension, but Windows blocked me. So I moved it to the desktop so it could fix itself and restore Cortana. Recently, everything was reinstalled, and the file remained on the desktop without any user files left behind.

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Hidekih

08-18-2023, 01:30 AM #1

I'm trying to remove a Windows file located at the bottom right of my screenshot, but I'm having trouble doing so. I understand how this file ended up there—when I first got my computer, I disabled Cortana by adding a random extension to the folder name (like .bak). That action eliminated the search bar, which was essential for using my PC normally. Over time, I thought about undoing that change by deleting the extension, but Windows blocked me. So I moved it to the desktop so it could fix itself and restore Cortana. Recently, everything was reinstalled, and the file remained on the desktop without any user files left behind.

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S4NP3I
Member

194

08-18-2023, 10:39 AM

#2

Run the command to open Command Prompt with administrator privileges, then execute the specified path in the rmdir command.

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S4NP3I

08-18-2023, 10:39 AM #2

Run the command to open Command Prompt with administrator privileges, then execute the specified path in the rmdir command.

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jbradical123
Member

131

08-19-2023, 12:36 PM

#3

The question seems to be about self-doubt or uncertainty.

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jbradical123

08-19-2023, 12:36 PM #3

The question seems to be about self-doubt or uncertainty.

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mrdouble13
Junior Member

16

08-24-2023, 04:46 AM

#4

Consider setting up a test folder just in case you're cautious.

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mrdouble13

08-24-2023, 04:46 AM #4

Consider setting up a test folder just in case you're cautious.

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TheWheatherMan
Member

160

08-24-2023, 07:47 AM

#5

It indicates that the requested file could not be located.

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TheWheatherMan

08-24-2023, 07:47 AM #5

It indicates that the requested file could not be located.

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IgorGGT
Junior Member

33

08-31-2023, 10:37 PM

#6

use folders like C:\randomfolder\folder and remember to include the \ character

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IgorGGT

08-31-2023, 10:37 PM #6

use folders like C:\randomfolder\folder and remember to include the \ character

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Mikeahl
Member

196

09-02-2023, 02:30 PM

#7

You can easily drag the folder into the command prompt, eliminating the need to enter the path manually

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Mikeahl

09-02-2023, 02:30 PM #7

You can easily drag the folder into the command prompt, eliminating the need to enter the path manually

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UnRuliness
Junior Member

42

09-10-2023, 05:27 AM

#8

It doesn't seem to function properly.

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UnRuliness

09-10-2023, 05:27 AM #8

It doesn't seem to function properly.

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Ainodia_
Junior Member

2

09-10-2023, 10:21 AM

#9

No, I don't have a physical computer.

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Ainodia_

09-10-2023, 10:21 AM #9

No, I don't have a physical computer.

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Peedy
Senior Member

641

09-11-2023, 09:07 PM

#10

yes, why?

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Peedy

09-11-2023, 09:07 PM #10

yes, why?

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