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Files disappearing

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by rayh2, 2005/07/27.

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  1. 2005/07/27
    rayh2

    rayh2 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have a whole folder with files that no longer appears in Windows Explorer.
    The only way that I can see them is by using Start->Search. Then they show up.
    Any ideas about making them "come back "?
    Thanks
     
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  2. 2005/07/28
    PeteC

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    I suspect the folder has the hidden attribute.

    In Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options View > Show hidden files & Folders.

    Does this fix it? If so right click on the folder > properties and uncheck 'hidden'.
     
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    rayh2

    rayh2 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks for the reply.
    No, I had already done that and I can't see the folder at all in Explorer. The only way I can see the files is through 'Search'.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    There are Three options to hide stuff. Need to disable all of them.
     
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    rayh2

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    I'm afraid I must plead ignorance. What are the 3 ways?
     
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