File Explorer / Folders?


donb2022

donb2022

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I just noticed today that when I open File Explorer, I no longer can view my devices and drives and my desktop, downloads, documents pictures and videos folders all at once. Any ideas why?

before
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currently
Screenshot 2022-06-15 173336.jpg
Just see Devices and drives, can't get folders to also show.
 

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Edwin said:
me neither...

... not a frickin clue! 🤷‍♂️
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It's the new and improved File Explorer. Think I'll stay with the Files app from the MS Store.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
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    PC/Desktop
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    PowerSpec B746
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    Intel Core i7-10700K
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    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
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    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
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    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
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    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
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    Logitech K270
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    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
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    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1

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    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
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    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
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    Logitek K270
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    Logitek M185
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    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
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    Windows Defender
Winuser said:
It's the new and improved File Explorer. Think I'll stay with the Files app from the MS Store.
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Tried Files app, nice but not the smoothest (at least for me) is there an option to show the details pane?
 

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Windows 11 Pro
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Alienware Aurora R11
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900KF CPU @ 3.70GHz
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Micro-ATX motherboard with an Intel Z490 chipset
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64GB Dual Channel HyperX FURY DDR4 XMP at 3200MHz
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Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 T i 11GB GDDR6 each (NVIDIA NVLi nk SLI Enabled) (OC Ready)
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MSI Optix MAG301CR
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Same here, you can use Winaero Tweaker to add costume folders to This PC.
 

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5700GMicron Technology DDR4-3200 16GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
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Windows 11
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PC/Desktop
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HP Pavilion
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
Erica6
Memory
Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Sound Card
Realtek ALC671
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
Known Windows folders which are available by default in the navigation pane are no longer displayed under This PC to keep that view focused for your PC’s drives.
...
FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Files, Folders, and Online Storage > File Explorer.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25136
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donb2022 said:
Tried Files app, nice but not the smoothest (at least for me) is there an option to show the details pane?
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Is this what you're looking for?

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    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
    Screen Resolution
    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Canary ChannelIntel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
    Keyboard
    Logitek K270
    Mouse
    Logitek M185
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    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I'm not an insider so it hasn't reached me yet. Out of a habit of having my personal folders listed above my drives for years, that's the way I'm accustomed to accessing them, more so because it's easier to click on a big icon than a list view. But I've always thought it was kind of redundant to have them there as well as in quick access.
 

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    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
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    MT
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    Dell Premium
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    Logitech wired
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    Logitech wireless
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    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
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    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
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    Defender+MWB Premium

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9457
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    Beelink Mini PC SER5
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    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
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    32 gb
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    integrated
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    integrated
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    1TB Crucial nvme
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    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.9457
Just create a "This PC" shortcut and pin it to the taskbar...
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Create This PC Shortcut in Windows 10

How to Create a This PC Shortcut in Windows 10
www.tenforums.com www.tenforums.com

This way you get everything and don't have to use the File Explorer icon on the taskbar ;-)

This PC Taskbar Icon.jpg
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)
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    Custom built
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    Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K
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    Gigabyte Aorus Z890 Xtreme AI Top
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    64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (6400Mhz)
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    Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magnetic Fans)
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    Onboard (DTS:X® Ultra Audio: ESS ES9280A DAC)
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    27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
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    3840 x 2160
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    4 Samsung NVM 990 Pro drives: 1TB (OS), 2TB, 2 X 4TB.
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    Seasonic TX-1300 (1300 Watts)
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    Cooler Master H500M
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    Corsair Link Titan 280 RX RGB
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    Logitech Craft
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    Logitech MX Master 3S
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    Microsoft Edge Chromium
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    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.

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    Custom built
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    Intel Core i9-9900K
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    Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme
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    32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3600Mhz (B-Die)
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    Onboard
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    24-Inch NEC PA242W
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    2880 x 1800
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    2 X NVME, 1 X SATA SSD
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    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 Watt)
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    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
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    Logitech Keys
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    Microsoft Edge Chromium
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    Windows Security
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    Backup System

My Computer My Computer

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OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Alienware Aurora R11
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900KF CPU @ 3.70GHz
Motherboard
Micro-ATX motherboard with an Intel Z490 chipset
Memory
64GB Dual Channel HyperX FURY DDR4 XMP at 3200MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 T i 11GB GDDR6 each (NVIDIA NVLi nk SLI Enabled) (OC Ready)
Monitor(s) Displays
MSI Optix MAG301CR
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1080
www.elevenforum.com

Add or Remove Folders under This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) in File Explorer > This PC for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5700GMicron Technology DDR4-3200 16GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
Erica6
Memory
Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Sound Card
Realtek ALC671
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
FreeBooter said:
www.elevenforum.com

Add or Remove Folders under This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) in File Explorer > This PC for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
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"This tutorial will only work if you have the new File Explorer with tabs and navigation updates starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160 for some."

I have this version of Windows, but I'm one of the few unlucky people who got the new File Explorer without tabs (Microsoft only releasing to a few, not all)
 

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OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Alienware Aurora R11
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900KF CPU @ 3.70GHz
Motherboard
Micro-ATX motherboard with an Intel Z490 chipset
Memory
64GB Dual Channel HyperX FURY DDR4 XMP at 3200MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 T i 11GB GDDR6 each (NVIDIA NVLi nk SLI Enabled) (OC Ready)
Monitor(s) Displays
MSI Optix MAG301CR
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1080
donb2022 said:
I have this version of Windows, but I'm one of the few unlucky people who got the new File Explorer without tabs (Microsoft only releasing to a few, not all)
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As I understand the change, the new File Explorer comes with tabs + revised layout as one update. I have 3 PCs at home where two have the new change and third does not, and that PC has the old File Explorer layout. Whereas the other two PCs are fully compliant with Windows 11, the 3rd PC does not match the CPU requirements. Will be interesting to see if this is why it hasn't been enabled.
 

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    Windows 11 Home 26H2 RPIntel I3-1010016 GBNvidia GT 1030
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    Windows 11 Home 26H2 RP
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel I3-10100
    Motherboard
    MSI H410M-PRO
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GT 1030
    Sound Card
    Motherboard default
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO 970 NVMe SSD 256 Gb
    Samsung QVO 870 SATA SSD 2 Tb
    PSU
    ATX 450W
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Internet Speed
    930 Mb down / 120 Mb up
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Microsoft Office 2021 Plus

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    Windows 11 HomeIntel i3-810016 GbNvidia GT 720
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel i3-8100
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z370 D3
    Memory
    16 Gb
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GT 720
    Sound Card
    Motherboard default
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27-inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 NVMe SSD 256 Gb
    Seagate 2 Tb HDD
    PSU
    ATX 450W
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Internet Speed
    930 Mb down / 120 Mb up
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
FreeBooter said:
Same here, you can use Winaero Tweaker to add costume folders to This PC.
Click to expand...
Beat MS with third-party apps. I agree! StartAllBack! Worth it! I have Windows 11 running on an old Toshiba Satellite Pro A210 fully updated and running with Start All Back.
 
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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600KF, 3686 MHzCORSAIR Vengeance 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC ...GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060, 3x Fans, 8GB GDDR6 OC
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build By Lance1
    CPU
    Intel 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600KF, 3686 MHz
    Motherboard
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX
    Memory
    CORSAIR Vengeance 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6400 (PC5 51200) Dual-Channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060, 3x Fans, 8GB GDDR6 OC
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 32" 60Hz 4ms Curved PLS LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue NVME M.2 1T Boot Drive
    WD Blue SSD 1T
    WD Blue NVME M.2 2T
    PSU
    EVGA SuperNOVA 850 GT, 80 Plus Gold 850W, Fully Modular,
    Case
    Fractal Design Pop XL Air RGB Black TG ATX High-Airflow Clear Tempered Glass Window Full Tower
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax black, Dual Tower CPU Cooler with Dual NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Black)
    Keyboard
    Devistator 3
    Mouse
    Inphic PM6 Pro
    Internet Speed
    Telus Fiber Optic: Download 332.7 Mbps / Upload 331.5 Mbps
    Browser
    Vivaldi (64bit)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

  • At a glance

    Window 11 ProIntel(R) Core(TM) i3-2310M CPU @ 2.10GHz4 GB DDR3Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000
    Operating System
    Window 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL Inspiron N7110
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2310M CPU @ 2.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0YH79Y
    Memory
    4 GB DDR3
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3 Inch Display
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 500GB
    Internet Speed
    Fiber Optic: Download 332.7 Mbps / Upload 331.5 Mbps
    Browser
    Vivaldi 64 bit
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    YA! This the old backup. In case things go south. It'll give me access to everything I need.
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