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Crosslinked directories
I seem to have "cross linked" directories. For example:
C:\Documents and Settings\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\Kepler C:\Users\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\Kepler However, they reference the same contents. That is, if you copy a file to one, it appears in both, and if you delete a file in one, it disappears from both. There are literally dozens of them, similar to the above except for the "\SATPC32\Kepler" part which changes depending on the program data. The OS is Vista Business, SP2. Other than being a little confusing, it does not seem to cause any problems, except my backup files are larger because of this. Any help on fixing this, if it needs to be fixed, would be appreciated. -- Alan |
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Alan
I assume you are using Vista. 'Documents and settings' is not used by Vista, however a link is there to allow older/XP programs to run with their previous default paths. This link means there are two ways to get to many of your documents, each is valid but you should NOT use the 'Documents and settings' in general. That you are discussing this path implies that you have elected to view hidden/system protected files and directories. That is OK, but you run the risk of encountering or accidently changing internal system files that can make life more interesting than expected. I personally leave the display of system/hidden files off unless I am specifically looking for something. Specific to your question: It does not need to be fixed, operation is correct for Vista. Michael "Alan Biddle" wrote in message ... I seem to have "cross linked" directories. For example: C:\Documents and Settings\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\Kepler C:\Users\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\Kepler However, they reference the same contents. That is, if you copy a file to one, it appears in both, and if you delete a file in one, it disappears from both. There are literally dozens of them, similar to the above except for the "\SATPC32\Kepler" part which changes depending on the program data. The OS is Vista Business, SP2. Other than being a little confusing, it does not seem to cause any problems, except my backup files are larger because of this. Any help on fixing this, if it needs to be fixed, would be appreciated. -- Alan |
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Crosslinked directories
Alan
I assume you are using Vista. 'Documents and settings' is not used by Vista, however a link is there to allow older/XP programs to run with their previous default paths. This link means there are two ways to get to many of your documents, each is valid but you should NOT use the 'Documents and settings' in general. That you are discussing this path implies that you have elected to view hidden/system protected files and directories. That is OK, but you run the risk of encountering or accidently changing internal system files that can make life more interesting than expected. I personally leave the display of system/hidden files off unless I am specifically looking for something. Specific to your question: It does not need to be fixed, operation is correct for Vista. Michael "Alan Biddle" wrote in message ... I seem to have "cross linked" directories. For example: C:\Documents and Settings\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\Kepler C:\Users\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\Kepler However, they reference the same contents. That is, if you copy a file to one, it appears in both, and if you delete a file in one, it disappears from both. There are literally dozens of them, similar to the above except for the "\SATPC32\Kepler" part which changes depending on the program data. The OS is Vista Business, SP2. Other than being a little confusing, it does not seem to cause any problems, except my backup files are larger because of this. Any help on fixing this, if it needs to be fixed, would be appreciated. -- Alan |
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Crosslinked directories
Yes, as stated the OS is Vista Business. Thanks for the explanation
of what is going on. Some of the software which I use does not distinguish the hidden files in the display, which is in fact why I noticed it recently. -- Alan |
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Crosslinked directories
Yes, as stated the OS is Vista Business. Thanks for the explanation
of what is going on. Some of the software which I use does not distinguish the hidden files in the display, which is in fact why I noticed it recently. -- Alan |
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Crosslinked directories
On Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:25:38 -0500, Alan Biddle
wrote: I seem to have "cross linked" directories. For example: C:\Documents and Settings\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\Kepler C:\Users\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\Kepler However, they reference the same contents. That is, if you copy a file to one, it appears in both, and if you delete a file in one, it disappears from both. There are literally dozens of them, similar to the above except for the "\SATPC32\Kepler" part which changes depending on the program data. The OS is Vista Business, SP2. Other than being a little confusing, it does not seem to cause any problems, except my backup files are larger because of this. Any help on fixing this, if it needs to be fixed, would be appreciated. These are *not* crosslinked directories, and there is nothing to be fixed. You are talking about virtual folders. Virtual folders don't actually exist as folders; there are merely pointers (like shortcuts) to real folders. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003 Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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Crosslinked directories
On Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:25:38 -0500, Alan Biddle
wrote: I seem to have "cross linked" directories. For example: C:\Documents and Settings\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\Kepler C:\Users\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\Kepler However, they reference the same contents. That is, if you copy a file to one, it appears in both, and if you delete a file in one, it disappears from both. There are literally dozens of them, similar to the above except for the "\SATPC32\Kepler" part which changes depending on the program data. The OS is Vista Business, SP2. Other than being a little confusing, it does not seem to cause any problems, except my backup files are larger because of this. Any help on fixing this, if it needs to be fixed, would be appreciated. These are *not* crosslinked directories, and there is nothing to be fixed. You are talking about virtual folders. Virtual folders don't actually exist as folders; there are merely pointers (like shortcuts) to real folders. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003 Please Reply to the Newsgroup |