I'm confused about some account/folder names

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When I first set up my Windows 8 computer, I used my name for my Microsoft account, but I see my name in multiple places which sometimes causes confusion when I'm looking for something.
Can someone explain what these three folders are, and where they came from (with the exception of my personal folder which I created)?

Folder1.jpgFolder2.jpg
 

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Hi, I am having the exact same problem as you have. I am thinking of resetting my Tablet to factory condition since its new and has no content yet and start all over again. However I would hate to do this if I end up in the same situation again.
 

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Brink said:
Hello Jeff and Sportflyer,

This is normal, and nothing is wrong.

Those are just the different locations to access your "C:\Users\(user-name)" folder from in the navigation pane.

If you like, you could uncheck the "Show all folders" option to have a different navigation pane view.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/8551-navigation-pane-show-all-folders-turn-off.html

Hope this helps, :)
Shawn
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Yes . Thanks very much .Now I dont have to reset my Tablet :) .
I wish it was simpler like in Win7 . I am learning where to find folders , options , etc that I can easily locate in Win7 . Maybe I should add back the Start menu from a 3rd party application for simpler navigation .
 

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Actually, the navigation pane in File Explorer is pretty much the same in Windows 7.

It does take a bit to get used to the different modern UI in Windows 8, but is nice once you do. :)
 

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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
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    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    2560x1440
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Thanks sportflyer. I unchecked everything except "Automatically expand to current folder", and it looks cleaner. It's interesting that in the Users folder, it dropped my last name. I guess the Users folder takes the place of the Documents And Settings folder in XP, but on my XP machines, my folder is called "Owner". I must have entered "Owner" as my account name on my laptop, following the lead of the guy that had previously set up my XP desktop. Maybe I should change my account name on this Windows 8 computer to "owner" also, so that only the folder right under C:\ has my name. On the other hand, at this point, I don't know how many references have already been established to the path c:\users\jeff :confused: It's probably not worth the trouble.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8
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    Dell Inspiron 660
    CPU
    I5
    Memory
    *GB
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Norton
Brink said:
Actually, the navigation pane in File Explorer is pretty much the same in Windows 7.

It does take a bit to get used to the different modern UI in Windows 8, but is nice once you do. :)
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Its similar but some of the actions are moved inside various tabs. I just need to find them .

However I am sure glad I don't have to reset the Tablet , redo everything and end up with the same !
 

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    Motherboard
    DONT KNOW ( AIO conputer )
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel 4600 + Nvdia GeForce GT730A
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    Sandisk SDSA5DK-166g-1006

    ST1000LM024 HN101MBB
    Internet Speed
    comcast blast
    Browser
    IE 11
JeffL said:
Thanks sportflyer. I unchecked everything except "Automatically expand to current folder", and it looks cleaner. It's interesting that in the Users folder, it dropped my last name. I guess the Users folder takes the place of the Documents And Settings folder in XP, but on my XP machines, my folder is called "Owner". I must have entered "Owner" as my account name on my laptop, following the lead of the guy that had previously set up my XP desktop. Maybe I should change my account name on this Windows 8 computer to "owner" also, so that only the folder right under C:\ has my name. On the other hand, at this point, I don't know how many references have already been established to the path c:\users\jeff :confused: It's probably not worth the trouble.
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If you are using a Microsoft account, then the "C:\Users\(user-name)" folder in Windows 8 would be named whatever you had entered for your first name for your Microsoft account Profile page at the time when the account was setup in Windows 8.

Since the XP was a laptop, "Owner" may have been a default name the OEM gave the user account.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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