Making a New Folder on PC - How to Re-appear

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of a missing "New Folder" command in Windows operating systems, specifically from the perspective of a user experiencing this problem on Windows 98. Participants explore potential causes, humorous takes on the situation, and technical limitations regarding folder creation.

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  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about the disappearance of the "New Folder" option, asserting that their PC is not infected with a virus.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that Microsoft has implemented a licensing agreement requiring users to purchase new folders after a certain limit is reached, although this is later clarified as a joke.
  • A participant questions the validity of the folder purchasing claim and expresses disbelief that Microsoft could enforce such a restriction.
  • One user mentions that Microsoft limits the number of simultaneous logins, implying a broader context of licensing restrictions.
  • A later reply humorously suggests installing a new program to create folders as a workaround, while also joking about bidding on folders on eBay.
  • Another participant notes that there are actual limits to the number of files and folders that can be created depending on the file system (FAT16, FAT32, NTFS).
  • One user expresses frustration over the issue, stating that every PC should be able to create a new folder and suggests that the problem may stem from a setting change.
  • A participant provides a link to a Microsoft support page that may address the missing command issue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views, with some participants joking about the situation while others express genuine concern about the technical issue. There is no consensus on the cause of the problem or a definitive solution presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention different file systems and their respective limits on folder creation, but there is no detailed exploration of how these might relate to the user's issue. The discussion also reflects a mix of serious and humorous responses, which may affect the clarity of the technical advice given.

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Hello

I was wondering.. before I can make a new folder in my PC by pressing the right mouse button and choosing new - then folder..

Now, that command just disappeared... I am sure that my PC does not have a virus or bug.. even if I go to the file menu of my computer... the word new is not there...

How would I make it re-appear again?
 
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I think you will need to start buying them from Ebay, this happened to my friend also.

Microsoft have just implemented a new license aggrement that requires you to "purchase" new folders after a certain amount have been created on your PC...

Heres a link to get one:

new folder

only 56GBP a bargain if you ask me!

:-p :-p
 
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Anttech said:
I think you will need to start buying them from Ebay, this happened to my friend also.

Microsoft have just implemented a new license aggrement that requires you to "purchase" new folders after a certain amount have been created on your PC...

Heres a link to get one:

new folder

only 56GBP a bargain if you ask me!

:-p :-p

Hmmm you have a link to where microsoft announced this? I just do not see how microsoft could stop you from creating folders, without doing it when xp was first released and putting it into the source. Maybe sp2? I hope this is a joke, if not, I am glad I switched to linux.
 
I don't know about the folders, but Microsoft does limit the number of people logged in at once. This is how they force you to upgrade to the server edition.
 
Anttech said:
I think you will need to start buying them from Ebay, this happened to my friend also.

Microsoft have just implemented a new license aggrement that requires you to "purchase" new folders after a certain amount have been created on your PC...

Heres a link to get one:

new folder

only 56GBP a bargain if you ask me!

:-p :-p

:smile: :smile: :smile: Funniest eBay lot I've ever seen.
 
LMAO!

They even have 10 bids...

OMG

I think I am going to place a bid, just to be stupid...jk

Thats pretty crazy though, I never knew they make you buy new folders, what kind of crazy idea is that. I would say just install a new progam and it will say you want to create new folder put yes, and put what ever name you want, then just erase the stuff in it. After just fill it up with the works. :smile:

If that doesn't work just buy a new one on ebay. :-p
 
Hmmm you have a link to where microsoft announced this?

errmmm... I was joking, M$ maybe be crazy with there licensing schemas, but not that crazy! :rolleyes:
 
Anttech said:
errmmm... I was joking, M$ maybe be crazy with there licensing schemas, but not that crazy! :rolleyes:
lol ok that's what I though, but you never know with ms
 
My computer, by the way is windows 98... unfortunately, I cannot afford to buy in the ebay... I 'm sorry... but I always kept thinking that it's so unfortunate for me to experience this stupid problem... I believe every PC can create a new folder...
 
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Actually there is a limit to the number of files/folders you can create. If your using FAT16 it is 65,000. If your using FAT32 it is 4 million, and NTFS is 4 billion.
 
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irony of truth said:
My computer, by the way is windows 98... unfortunately, I cannot afford to buy in the ebay... I 'm sorry... but I always kept thinking that it's so unfortunate for me to experience this stupid problem... I believe every PC can create a new folder...

Look, every answers you got here except those from dduardo aren't serious.

If you delete a folder, can you create a new one to replace it? If so, what dduardo just said is your problem (perhaps FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS could be explained?

If not, I suggest asking microsoft. What you got is probably the result of accidentally changing a setting somewhere. Something so easy to do, no one else in the world ever bothered to learn it.
 

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