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    Where does Vista Home hide "Local Settings"

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ubercool, Jun 14, 2007.

  1. ubercool

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    I used Vista Ultimate briefly and I could easily navigate to the Local Settings and other folders kept by apps to update my bookmarks and back up my Outlook e-mail folder, but have had no luck finding it so far in Home Premium. I'm, of course, an administrator.

    Please let me know how to find these files. I've made System Files unhidden, etc. :confused:
     
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    On your main C:\ drive (or system drive), choose Organize > Folder Settings > View tab > Show hidden files and folders. **I know that's not exact, but it's close

    There should also now be a ProgramData folder on your main C:\ drive, where many Office programs store info.

    Here:

    Was ----------------------->Now
    Application Data ----------> \AppData\Roaming
    Cookies -----------------> \AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies
    Local Settings ------------>\AppData\Local
    My Documents -------------> \Documents
    NetHood -----------------> \AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Network
     
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    Thanks, ttupa! Turns out I did have the files hidden, so there was no way for me to see them! :rolleyes:
     
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    np, it happens :)
     
    ttupa, Jun 14, 2007
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