What is the AppData folder?

As we have already said, it is a hidden folder of the Windows system. Moreover, it is located in the system user account. Configuration data of applications such as Firefox or Skype are stored there. In addition to templates and system-related settings. Similarly, each user has its own AppData folder. Templates and system startup items are also included. In short, it is a sensitive content for Windows. On the other hand, 3 subfolders are also included:

• Roaming: saves roaming settings on company networks when connected to other computers.
• Local: this subfolder stores the data that is not migrating. For example, temporary data.
• LocalLow: storage space for Windows folder files and programs with very low privileges. Such as browser plug-ins.

How to find the AppData folder.

We already told you that this is a hidden system folder. Therefore, you have to do a few steps before viewing it. First of all, you have to enter the file explorer. With this in mind, press the Win+E combination. Once there, from the View menu, check the option to view hidden items.

Then use this syntax and paste it into the file explorer.

C:\Users\user\AppData

Please replace user with your system user name.

How to view the AppData folder without enabling the hidden items view.

We have talked about the hidden elements. They are hidden for security reasons. Since it avoids that an inexperienced user can delete them. And thus cause malfunction of the operating system. So I will show you how to find the AppData folder without modifying the system. To do this, we will use the Run box.With this intention, press the Win+R combination and then run the following:

%appdata%

The AppData folder will open immediately. Specifically in the subfolder Roaming

Okay, so we have seen how to find the AppData folder in Windows 10. From there, you can back it up or make a backup. See you soon!

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Classic system application in Windows 10.

As mentioned above, Microsoft intends to remove the Windows Control Panel. However, this is a slow and gradual process. It has also generated discomfort and confusion in users. As often features are removed and others are duplicated. And as part of this policy, the classic System application has been eliminated. Well, actually it has been hidden. And now we’ll show you how to use it again.

Using the run command to access the classic Windows 10 system menu.

• Press the Win+R combination to invoke the Run box.
• Please type: explorer shell:::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}
• Press Enter to go to the classic system application.

From File Explorer

The file explorer also allows you to run some commands. Consequently, you can use it to access the classic system menu.

• Open the file browser by pressing the Win+E combination
• Please type the following in the search bar: explorer shell:::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}
• Press Enter and that’s it!

Creating a desktop shortcut.

As you can see, the previous methods are perfectly functional. However, you have to use them again every time you want to access the Windows 10 system application. Indeed, a shortcut on the desktop will allow access in a more efficient way.

• Please access the Windows 10 desktop.
• Now right click on any empty space. Select New>Shortcut

• Please write the same text as above.

• Please assign the name of your preference. It can be Classic System Menu.

• Finish the creation of the shortcut and you have access to the system menu.

Using the God mode in Windows 10.

This mode offers in a single screen the management tools and control options. This mode offers in a single screen the management tools and control options. In addition, this function remains hidden until the user activates it. Consequently, it displays more than 200 shortcuts divided into categories. Of course, the System menu is present in this mode. To know more about the God mode and how to activate it, please check our post.

Ultimately we have seen how to access System in Windows 10. Microsoft continues to remove Control Panel elements. However, we can still access some of them. Bye!

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