By default in Windows 10 file extensions are not displayed. All files in Windows have a file extension, for example Document.docx Windows uses these to know how to open the…

The following shows how to use Windows 10 to search with multiple terms. For example - looking for either JPG or PNG files. In File Explorer enter your search terms…

The following steps detail how to change the File Explorer default location from quick access to 'This PC' (previously known as 'Computer' or 'My Computer'). Open File Explorer Click on…

Problem By default, Windows 7 uses the "Windows Picture and Fax Viewer" application for opening images and "File Explorer" for opening ZIP files. Neither are particularly good at what they…

The following steps show how to show hidden files and folders in Windows 7. Open File Explorer (Windows key + E) Click on the 'Tools' menu then 'Folder options' Open the 'View' tab…

The following steps show how to show hidden files and folders in Windows 10. Open File Explorer (Windows key + E) Click on the 'View' tab In the 'Show/hide' group, tick 'Hidden items' Hidden…

Problem After installing IrfanView image thumbnails are not displayed in File Explorer (also known as My Computer, Computer or Windows Explorer). Solution In the taskbar, type "control panel" and click…

When you open files or folders Windows 10 keeps a history so it can list your 'Recent Items' (recently opened files) and 'Frequent Folders' (folders you use a lot). These…

The following steps show how to convert a USB drive that is formatted in the FAT32 format to NTFS. Method 1: Reformat the drive Please note: This method removes all…