This is usually a software problem, but not a major one. In fact, why fix this?
1. If you are noting an issue with Explorer and Windows XP, try the XP Forum.
2. If you feel the machine is defective, then why not pack it back up and return it if they won't fix it?
Bob
i have a new Emachine-T2825-120gig-512mg ram-NVIDIA card-XP Home-somehow i have installed identical (2) sets of file folders.on left side of screen, under "Folders" as follows:----
Desktop
My Fotos
My Pictures
New Folder
Rental
Roxio
My Computer
31/2 floppy
etc------
Owner's Documents
My Fotos
My Pictures
New Folder
Rental
Roxio
one is short-cut to the other--when i put file(s) in one, or delete a file, it goes in (or deletes file)in both. won't let me delete, change name, Nothin'-can somebody help,PLEASE
GWooderson

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