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Important files related to the installation of ADF products are saved in the V4 folder located at the following location C:ProgramDataADF Solutions Incv4. ProgramData is a hidden folder and settings will need to be changed to see the folder.<\/p>\n

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  1. Open File Explorer<\/li>\n
  2. Along the top of the Window select “View”\"File<\/li>\n
  3. Select “Hidden Items”
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    All hidden folders will now be displayed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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