Old question about question marks

I have asked this question several times, but I still cannot figure out how to fix the problem.  I am getting small yellow question marks in the upper left corners of my pictures which renders the pictures unusable.  I have been told to move the files back to their original positions.  Ok, so what does that mean.?  How do I find out where the files go and then how do I move them.  If you are getting tired of my asking about this topic, imagine how I feel asking it.  Again, all help appreciated...doc

The question mark is shown for the missing files. This means that files are not present at their original location in windows explorer. Either the folder containing the files has been moved to different location or the folder has been renamed. To reconnect all the files, go to File->Reconnect->Reconnect missing files. A dialog box will open up and then you need to browse to the new location of the file.Once connected, the question mark will go away.

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