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Old May 12th 08, 12:04 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
S1L1Y1
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Where do I find the following folder: WINDOWS\RECENT
Sol


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Old May 12th 08, 12:13 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Ron Badour
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Use the search function on the start menu

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Where do I find the following folder: WINDOWS\RECENT
Sol




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Old May 12th 08, 12:25 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Gary S. Terhune[_2_]
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It's Hidden. To see it, open Windows Explorer, go to the Tools menu, then
Folder Options (or to the View menu, Folder Options), click on the View tab
and for Hidden Files choose "Show All Files." While you're there, uncheck
the item that says "Hide file extensions for known file types". Click OK.

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Where do I find the following folder: WINDOWS\RECENT
Sol



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Old May 12th 08, 12:46 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
S1L1Y1
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Thank You Very Much. What are this files for, can they be deleted?
Sol
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It's Hidden. To see it, open Windows Explorer, go to the Tools menu, then
Folder Options (or to the View menu, Folder Options), click on the View

tab
and for Hidden Files choose "Show All Files." While you're there, uncheck
the item that says "Hide file extensions for known file types". Click OK.

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Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"S1L1Y1" wrote in message
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Where do I find the following folder: WINDOWS\RECENT
Sol





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Old May 12th 08, 01:02 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Gary S. Terhune[_2_]
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They are shortcuts that are displayed in the StartDocuments menu. Yes, you
can delete them.

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"S1L1Y1" wrote in message
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Thank You Very Much. What are this files for, can they be deleted?
Sol
"Gary S. Terhune" none wrote in message
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It's Hidden. To see it, open Windows Explorer, go to the Tools menu, then
Folder Options (or to the View menu, Folder Options), click on the View

tab
and for Hidden Files choose "Show All Files." While you're there, uncheck
the item that says "Hide file extensions for known file types". Click OK.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"S1L1Y1" wrote in message
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Where do I find the following folder: WINDOWS\RECENT
Sol






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Old May 12th 08, 01:05 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Brian A.
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They are mru files (most recently used) which can be accessed via Start
Documents. Yes they can be deleted.

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"S1L1Y1" wrote in message
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Thank You Very Much. What are this files for, can they be deleted?
Sol
"Gary S. Terhune" none wrote in message
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It's Hidden. To see it, open Windows Explorer, go to the Tools menu, then
Folder Options (or to the View menu, Folder Options), click on the View

tab
and for Hidden Files choose "Show All Files." While you're there, uncheck
the item that says "Hide file extensions for known file types". Click OK.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"S1L1Y1" wrote in message
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Where do I find the following folder: WINDOWS\RECENT
Sol






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Old May 13th 08, 11:26 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Imemine
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Documents. Yes they can be deleted.

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



As gary said, they are 'hidden',,,,, can you explain why microsoft made such a simple file
hidden? I always get stumped on microsofts logic,, just sometimes doesnt seem
'logical', unless there is something sinister behind it. surely it took xtra programming time, and
maybe even over-time pay for this to be made to happen.

When the programers were told by their boss, (bill) to make the 'Recent' files hidden, did any of
the programers ask why, ? or did they simply make it so and pick up their pay check on friday?
(or was bill harassed by the govt to make it so?)

I got a sneaky suspicion that micro and govt's are in cahoots,,,, always snooping and prying so
it seems...... even back in the day of win98.
anyhow............


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Old May 13th 08, 02:46 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Gary S. Terhune[_2_]
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Shut up, Dan. Go take your meds. Go call your mother. Go call the men in
white coats.

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Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Imemine" wrote in message
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Documents. Yes they can be deleted.

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



As gary said, they are 'hidden',,,,, can you explain why microsoft made
such a simple file
hidden? I always get stumped on microsofts logic,, just
sometimes doesnt seem
'logical', unless there is something sinister behind it. surely it took
xtra programming time, and
maybe even over-time pay for this to be made to happen.

When the programers were told by their boss, (bill) to make the 'Recent'
files hidden, did any of
the programers ask why, ? or did they simply make it so and pick up
their pay check on friday?
(or was bill harassed by the govt to make it so?)

I got a sneaky suspicion that micro and govt's are in cahoots,,,,
always snooping and prying so
it seems...... even back in the day of win98.
anyhow............



 




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