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Explorer
Background
Explorer, also referred to as This computer, is a built in application in Windows that can be used to access files and documents.
Where can I find out more?
Microsoft has collected information on the Explorer in Windows 8.1 on their website:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/files-folders-windows-explorer
FAQ
Where can I find my files, folders and documents?
Start Windows Explorer, and then click “Documents”.
“Documents” is a special subfolder in your home folder. There are also more specific sub-folders in your home folder. What makes them special is that they are prepared for certain content, with special icons, and have a special naming in the file system. Below is a list of some of the subfolders that are preinstalled:
| Visible Name | Name in File System | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | Documents | Use this folder for your personal working documents and folders. |
| Photos | Pictures | Use this folder for your pictures. Keep in mind that storage space is limited. |
| Movies | Videos | Use this folder for your movies. Keep in mind that storage space is limited. |
| Music | Music | Use this folder for your music. Keep in mind that storage space is limited. |
| Downloaded Files | Downloads | Stored here, unless otherwise specified, are the files you download from the Internet. |
| Desktop | Desktop | Your content on the desktop is stored here. |
| Favorites | Favorites | Your personal bookmarks / favorites are stored here. |
Devices
LTH Faculty Office
The units (both local and network drives) used at the LTH Faculty Office can all be accessed from Windows Explorer:
| Name | Drive Letter | Path | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Directory | U: | Individual, conforming to the format \\aurora.net.lth.se\home\USERNAME.uw | Contains your personal home directory and all of your personal files, documents and folders, and all of the special folders listed above. Backed up daily. |
| Gemensam (Common) | M: | \\aurora\Gemensam | Common and department-specific files, documents and folders. Backed up daily. Use primarily this network location to share work documents with your colleagues. |
| Transport | T: | \\aurora\Transport | Temporary files and folders. Not backed up. |
EIT
The units (both local and network drives) used at EIT can all be accessed from Windows Explorer:
| Name | Drive letter | Path | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Directory | U: | Individual, conforming to the format \\loke.eit.lth.se\UW\USERNAME | Contains your personal home directory and all of your personal files, documents and folders, and all of the special folders listed above. Backed up daily. |
Support
See LU Support for answers to many common questions about Windows Explorer. Should you not find the answer to your question there, please contact LTH Support.
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