a folder containing 102 GB of files on disk hard ext appears as empty in windows Explorer

I have a folder on my external hard drive (western digital) that according to folder properties shows like containing 102 GB of data, but when I try to open the folder in Explorer windows (or any other program) it is said that the folder is empty - what possible reason would be for this?  all other files on the same hard drive display in Solution Explorer and opens properly.

any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
I just checked the properties of the folder and the hidden box is not checked, and permissions are for everyone - any other ideas?

Hello lizziepool,

Thanks for the return of the response.  If you connect your external drive to a different computer you duplicate the same question?  I've included below are two links that I hope will help you to be able to view your data.  Please let us know status.

Microsoft Answers:

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-files/folderfile-transfer-to-an-external-hard-drive/9c60f7d6-bd9b-4771-BB46-f8b3d57466d1

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-files/trouble-accessing-folder-on-external-hard-drive/b1c7525a-fe34-42f9-A1C9-1b1c7b079be3

Thank you

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