Full Path

Have you ever gotten a little lost while using "My Computer"? Before you get buried in another deep directory, tell Windows to show the full path in the title bar. I know, it doesn't sound all that profound, but it really comes in helpful. Here' how:

Open My Computer (or any folder) and click the Tools menu, Folder options.

Click the View tab and check the "Display full path in title bar" checkbox.

That's it, you're only a glance away from knowing where you're at in any directory structure. Here's a sample of what your title bar (now new and improved) should look like when your hunting around in your computer:

My Computer -

My Computer is the basic file management interface of Windows. It's a single pane version of Windows Explorer. When you open it, you'll see all your drives and a few other system-type folders. The idea is to give you quick access to the main drives and settings on your computer.

You can use it for making new folders, locating and copying files, or whatever other kinds of file management your little heart desires. You can also open multiple instances of it to work in multiple directories / folders. However, at that point, you're probably better off in Windows Explorer.

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