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Thread: Files disappearing, but still accessible ?! in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Started 2 years, 1 month ago by bbshopplf
I have files/folders that aren't showing up in Windows Explorer, however when I type the exact path in the Address Bar, the folders or files appear and I can access them without problem. What?? I ran a data recovery program, which acknowledged all the "missing" files/folders, and indicates they're not lost, but are the ...
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John John replied 2 years, 1 month ago
Sounds like the files are "hidden". Go in the Folder Options and change the option to view hidden files. Can you now see them? Right click on them and look at the properties. If files are randomly changed to hidden you may have a virus or other malware on the computer, run you AV and Anti-Spyware tools. John ...
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&nbsp; I have files/folders that aren't showing up in Windows Explorer, however when I type the exact path in the Address Bar, the folders or files appear and I can access them without problem. What?? I ran a data recovery program, which acknowledged all the &quot;missing&quot; files/folders, and indicates they're not lost, but are the same status as all the files/folders I can see. Windows Explorer disagrees, for some...
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&nbsp; Sounds like the files are &quot;hidden&quot;. Go in the Folder Options and change the option to view hidden files. Can you now see them? Right click on them and look at the properties. If files are randomly changed to hidden you may have a virus or other malware on the computer, run you AV and Anti-Spyware tools. John bbshopplf wrote: &gt; I have files/folders that aren't showing up in Windows Explorer, however...

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