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Special Locations

A compilation of hidden Windows paths/directories.

Folder

User Data

Path Descrption
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data Directory for Google Chrome Profile Data

Start Menu

Path Descrption
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\ Start Menu shortcuts/folders
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup Startup programs

Windows Registry

Start Menu

Key Description Reference
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartPage2 All pinned files & folders as well as programs http://superuser.com/a/1133406

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How

Reverse-search paths you find useful using Google search.

Example: https://www.google.com/search?q=%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\

https://www.google.com/search?q=
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\
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