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You can change the folder that Windows Explorer defaults to when you open it.
In the Programs . . . Accessories menu, right click on Windows Explorer and choose Properties. On the Shortcut tab, you'll see a field labeled, Target:
. . . enter a specific path preceded by /n,/e, and when you open Windows Explorer from the menu in the future it will automatically go to the default folder.
The Windows 7 Documents folder in the library in Windows Explorer contains an option you may not have noticed. At the top where it says "Documents library" you'll see that it indicates how many locations the library includes.
If you click on the link you'll see that you have the option to add other folders inside the Library.
This option exists for the Pictures, Videos, and Music library folders as well. Just a neat little trick to make your files more easily accessible. This may come in handy when you're saving a lot of files and Windows defaults to the Library folder.
Sorry folks. The tips are going to be a little lame for a while. I am getting ready for a trial.
If you're running Windows 7, and you need to back up your PC, be sure to use the operating system's built-in back-up tool.
1. Go to the Control Panel and search for 'back up'. Simply Select 'Back up your computer'.
2. You'll be prompted to select an external hard drive that you can back up the data to.
3. Windows gives two options. Either it will automatically select certain data files to back-up and create a system image, or you can select the files you want to backup. If you choose the automatic option Windows may only back-up the files in the 'Libraries' These are the 'Documents'; 'Music'; 'Picture'; and 'Videos' folders which appear at the top of the folder list in Windows Explorer.
Note that Windows won't back up files using the FAT file system. Temporary files and files in the recycle bin are also not backed up.
If you're like me you may have files scattered all over your PC, so you're better off selecting the 'Let me choose' option. This option also allows you to create a system image.
4. The backup process may take hours, depending on how long it is since you did your last backup. You can schedule the back to take place on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.