By default, when dragging a file from one folder to another in Windows Explorer, the action moves it. If you want to copy a file, hold down the Ctrl key while dragging. If you drag a file with the right mouse button, you’ll get a list of options when you let go “†you can […]
To turn off file delete confirmation: Right-click the Recycle Bin Select Properties from the context menu Select the Global tab Make sure that the check box for “Display delete confirmation dialog box” is unchecked.
Lost the product key that comes with your Windows installation disk? Not to worry – it is lurking deep inside Windows. From your Start menu, choose Run, then type regedit in the box and click OK. For Windows 95 – navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersion and look for an entry in the right pane called ProductId. In […]
Here’s how to use the same View settings for all folders in Windows 98. Open a new configuration window by double-clicking My Computer or by opening any folder. On the View menu and choose Folder Options. Click the View tab, and then click Like Current Folder. To return the settings for all folders to the […]
Anyone who has two hard drives can run Scandisk on both drives with one step. Press the Shift key while clicking on both drives. This will highlight the drives and scan them back-to-back.