Can’t find C:UsersCharlotte
I recently inherited a laptop from my mother which I think has Windows 8 on it. I was trying to run a program that asked me to go to the C:UsersCharlotte folder but I can’t find that folder.
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I recently inherited a laptop from my mother which I think has Windows 8 on it. I was trying to run a program that asked me to go to the C:UsersCharlotte folder but I can’t find that folder.
windows-8
asked Jan 15 at 1:00
Espier-chanEspier-chan
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When receiving a previously used computer the best thing to do is to reset it. Windows has handy built-in functions to do this. Here's the official MS document on the process, you should use the Reset options: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/…
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 1:03
@music2myear Oh I see, thank you, sorry I’m new to Windows. I’m more of a Linux user.
– Espier-chan
Jan 15 at 1:11
You could use commands to open the folder: "cd C:UsersCharlotte", then use "Start . " to open it. If the folder exists, the explorer window will appear.
– yilia zhao
Jan 15 at 2:31
Basically, unless you have a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do is to set the computer to as close to like new as possible. Doing this will also make it so you are less likely to run into the odd oddities you've experienced here.
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 3:12
Unless you are logged on as an Administrator, you won't see other user accounts' profile folder (that's what C:Users<username> is) because you don't have rights to do so. Create or log on with an administrator account, then open File Explorer and turn on the Options to see Hidden & System files. Then browse in FILE Explorer to C:Users and you should see the Charlotte folder in the right-hand pane.
– Debra
Jan 15 at 22:40
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I recently inherited a laptop from my mother which I think has Windows 8 on it. I was trying to run a program that asked me to go to the C:UsersCharlotte folder but I can’t find that folder.
windows-8
asked Jan 15 at 1:00
Espier-chanEspier-chan
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I recently inherited a laptop from my mother which I think has Windows 8 on it. I was trying to run a program that asked me to go to the C:UsersCharlotte folder but I can’t find that folder.
windows-8
windows-8
asked Jan 15 at 1:00
Espier-chanEspier-chan
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asked Jan 15 at 1:00
Espier-chanEspier-chan
11
asked Jan 15 at 1:00
Espier-chanEspier-chan
11
asked Jan 15 at 1:00
Espier-chanEspier-chan
11
asked Jan 15 at 1:00
Espier-chanEspier-chan
11
11
2
When receiving a previously used computer the best thing to do is to reset it. Windows has handy built-in functions to do this. Here's the official MS document on the process, you should use the Reset options: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/…
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 1:03
@music2myear Oh I see, thank you, sorry I’m new to Windows. I’m more of a Linux user.
– Espier-chan
Jan 15 at 1:11
You could use commands to open the folder: "cd C:UsersCharlotte", then use "Start . " to open it. If the folder exists, the explorer window will appear.
– yilia zhao
Jan 15 at 2:31
Basically, unless you have a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do is to set the computer to as close to like new as possible. Doing this will also make it so you are less likely to run into the odd oddities you've experienced here.
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 3:12
Unless you are logged on as an Administrator, you won't see other user accounts' profile folder (that's what C:Users<username> is) because you don't have rights to do so. Create or log on with an administrator account, then open File Explorer and turn on the Options to see Hidden & System files. Then browse in FILE Explorer to C:Users and you should see the Charlotte folder in the right-hand pane.
– Debra
Jan 15 at 22:40
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When receiving a previously used computer the best thing to do is to reset it. Windows has handy built-in functions to do this. Here's the official MS document on the process, you should use the Reset options: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/…
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 1:03
@music2myear Oh I see, thank you, sorry I’m new to Windows. I’m more of a Linux user.
– Espier-chan
Jan 15 at 1:11
You could use commands to open the folder: "cd C:UsersCharlotte", then use "Start . " to open it. If the folder exists, the explorer window will appear.
– yilia zhao
Jan 15 at 2:31
Basically, unless you have a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do is to set the computer to as close to like new as possible. Doing this will also make it so you are less likely to run into the odd oddities you've experienced here.
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 3:12
Unless you are logged on as an Administrator, you won't see other user accounts' profile folder (that's what C:Users<username> is) because you don't have rights to do so. Create or log on with an administrator account, then open File Explorer and turn on the Options to see Hidden & System files. Then browse in FILE Explorer to C:Users and you should see the Charlotte folder in the right-hand pane.
– Debra
Jan 15 at 22:40
2
2
When receiving a previously used computer the best thing to do is to reset it. Windows has handy built-in functions to do this. Here's the official MS document on the process, you should use the Reset options: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/…
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 1:03
When receiving a previously used computer the best thing to do is to reset it. Windows has handy built-in functions to do this. Here's the official MS document on the process, you should use the Reset options: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/…
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 1:03
@music2myear Oh I see, thank you, sorry I’m new to Windows. I’m more of a Linux user.
– Espier-chan
Jan 15 at 1:11
@music2myear Oh I see, thank you, sorry I’m new to Windows. I’m more of a Linux user.
– Espier-chan
Jan 15 at 1:11
You could use commands to open the folder: "cd C:UsersCharlotte", then use "Start . " to open it. If the folder exists, the explorer window will appear.
– yilia zhao
Jan 15 at 2:31
You could use commands to open the folder: "cd C:UsersCharlotte", then use "Start . " to open it. If the folder exists, the explorer window will appear.
– yilia zhao
Jan 15 at 2:31
Basically, unless you have a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do is to set the computer to as close to like new as possible. Doing this will also make it so you are less likely to run into the odd oddities you've experienced here.
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 3:12
Basically, unless you have a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do is to set the computer to as close to like new as possible. Doing this will also make it so you are less likely to run into the odd oddities you've experienced here.
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 3:12
Unless you are logged on as an Administrator, you won't see other user accounts' profile folder (that's what C:Users<username> is) because you don't have rights to do so. Create or log on with an administrator account, then open File Explorer and turn on the Options to see Hidden & System files. Then browse in FILE Explorer to C:Users and you should see the Charlotte folder in the right-hand pane.
– Debra
Jan 15 at 22:40
Unless you are logged on as an Administrator, you won't see other user accounts' profile folder (that's what C:Users<username> is) because you don't have rights to do so. Create or log on with an administrator account, then open File Explorer and turn on the Options to see Hidden & System files. Then browse in FILE Explorer to C:Users and you should see the Charlotte folder in the right-hand pane.
– Debra
Jan 15 at 22:40
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Right now we are hampered from giving you a 100% answer because we do not know the full context of what you're trying to accomplish, however...
As stated in the comments earlier, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do upon receipt of a new-to-you computer from a family member or friend or complete stranger is to fully wipe and reset the computer.
Assuming you can trust the previous owner, you don't HAVE to wipe, and it is much easier these days to do a full reset of Windows without needing recovery disks.
With instructions taken from here https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/windows-8-restore-refresh-reset-pc this is how you reset your Windows 8 computer:
- Open Settings > Update and Recovery > Recovery
- Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows tap Get Started
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once the process is complete you'll have what is essentially a fresh out of the box computer setup without errant user profiles or odd settings hanging about to cause problems.
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Right now we are hampered from giving you a 100% answer because we do not know the full context of what you're trying to accomplish, however...
As stated in the comments earlier, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do upon receipt of a new-to-you computer from a family member or friend or complete stranger is to fully wipe and reset the computer.
Assuming you can trust the previous owner, you don't HAVE to wipe, and it is much easier these days to do a full reset of Windows without needing recovery disks.
With instructions taken from here https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/windows-8-restore-refresh-reset-pc this is how you reset your Windows 8 computer:
- Open Settings > Update and Recovery > Recovery
- Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows tap Get Started
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once the process is complete you'll have what is essentially a fresh out of the box computer setup without errant user profiles or odd settings hanging about to cause problems.
answered Jan 16 at 17:37
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Right now we are hampered from giving you a 100% answer because we do not know the full context of what you're trying to accomplish, however...
As stated in the comments earlier, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do upon receipt of a new-to-you computer from a family member or friend or complete stranger is to fully wipe and reset the computer.
Assuming you can trust the previous owner, you don't HAVE to wipe, and it is much easier these days to do a full reset of Windows without needing recovery disks.
With instructions taken from here https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/windows-8-restore-refresh-reset-pc this is how you reset your Windows 8 computer:
- Open Settings > Update and Recovery > Recovery
- Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows tap Get Started
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once the process is complete you'll have what is essentially a fresh out of the box computer setup without errant user profiles or odd settings hanging about to cause problems.
answered Jan 16 at 17:37
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Right now we are hampered from giving you a 100% answer because we do not know the full context of what you're trying to accomplish, however...
As stated in the comments earlier, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do upon receipt of a new-to-you computer from a family member or friend or complete stranger is to fully wipe and reset the computer.
Assuming you can trust the previous owner, you don't HAVE to wipe, and it is much easier these days to do a full reset of Windows without needing recovery disks.
With instructions taken from here https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/windows-8-restore-refresh-reset-pc this is how you reset your Windows 8 computer:
- Open Settings > Update and Recovery > Recovery
- Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows tap Get Started
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once the process is complete you'll have what is essentially a fresh out of the box computer setup without errant user profiles or odd settings hanging about to cause problems.
answered Jan 16 at 17:37
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Right now we are hampered from giving you a 100% answer because we do not know the full context of what you're trying to accomplish, however...
As stated in the comments earlier, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do upon receipt of a new-to-you computer from a family member or friend or complete stranger is to fully wipe and reset the computer.
Assuming you can trust the previous owner, you don't HAVE to wipe, and it is much easier these days to do a full reset of Windows without needing recovery disks.
With instructions taken from here https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/windows-8-restore-refresh-reset-pc this is how you reset your Windows 8 computer:
- Open Settings > Update and Recovery > Recovery
- Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows tap Get Started
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once the process is complete you'll have what is essentially a fresh out of the box computer setup without errant user profiles or odd settings hanging about to cause problems.
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When receiving a previously used computer the best thing to do is to reset it. Windows has handy built-in functions to do this. Here's the official MS document on the process, you should use the Reset options: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/…
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 1:03
@music2myear Oh I see, thank you, sorry I’m new to Windows. I’m more of a Linux user.
– Espier-chan
Jan 15 at 1:11
You could use commands to open the folder: "cd C:UsersCharlotte", then use "Start . " to open it. If the folder exists, the explorer window will appear.
– yilia zhao
Jan 15 at 2:31
Basically, unless you have a compelling reason to do otherwise, the best thing to do is to set the computer to as close to like new as possible. Doing this will also make it so you are less likely to run into the odd oddities you've experienced here.
– music2myear
Jan 15 at 3:12
Unless you are logged on as an Administrator, you won't see other user accounts' profile folder (that's what C:Users<username> is) because you don't have rights to do so. Create or log on with an administrator account, then open File Explorer and turn on the Options to see Hidden & System files. Then browse in FILE Explorer to C:Users and you should see the Charlotte folder in the right-hand pane.
– Debra
Jan 15 at 22:40