Certain files and folders are not detected by Windows Explorer (XP).

I created 15 files in a folder on a shared network drive, associated with another computer. My computer is running XP x 64 v. 2003 SP2, and the computer server (the one with the shared drive) has v.2002 XP Pro (32-bit) SP3.  When I open the folder in Windows Explorer I see only 12 folders. When I tried to rename one of the 12 visible files to match the name of one of the 3 missing files I get an error (file exists!). What is all too weird, when I select all and delete 12 deleted records and previously missing 3 appears.

Has also had a similar problem with entire folders. The Explorer does not see the folder but when I create a shortcut by typing the path of the folder manually and click on the shortcut, the name of the file appears in Solution Explorer!

All files and folders are visible when I connect on the 32-bit computer. There is no difference between the files/folders regarding the permissions or security settings are concerned. Other users have experienced the similar problem. I tested this on 2 other computers on the same network. On a 32-bit computer, everything works fine, but on another 64-bit computer, I get the same question of file disappears.  It seems to suggest some incompatibility between Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit XP systems.  Any suggestions how to fix it? It's really frustruting...

The files appear when you refresh the Explorer window by pressing F5 (or view-> Refresh)?

If so, this article may help:
"List of the files in the Windows Explorer folder is not refreshed after that you create, move, or delete files"
  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/823291 >

HTH,
JW

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

  • my files and folders are grey and not green, how to fix this?

    my files and folders are grey and not green, how to fix this?

    Hi John,.

    In Dreamweaver 13.1, the color of folders have been changed to gray.

    Based on popular demand, they have been reinstated in article 13.2.

    Check out this help doc: http://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/whats-new-dreamweaver-13-2.html#Colored folders in the files Panel

    CHERISE_EPF

    Please upgarde to 13.2 or install the latest version of DW CC 2014.

  • Vignette to locate some ppsx files are not visible in windows Explorer

    I have windows 7. Thumbnails for some of my .ppsx files are not visible in Windows Explorer, while the other .ppsx files are visible as thumbnails. I have attached a screenshot to show that 8 .ppsx files, 6 display their thumbnails while the 2 only.

    Try this option.  Open your file in PowerPoint.  Then go to the file menu.  To the right, choose Properties, and then view the advanced properties:

    Make sure that the image 'Save Preview' is turned on:

  • Peripheral hardware devices - don't work or are not detected in Windows.

    Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows.

    I have exactly the same problem. Is the returned message the Microsoft FixIt. No further details given. Nothing seems to be more information on the problem other than the claim that we exist.

  • In Windows 7, signed as an administrator but get access denied to certain files and folders

    I just started my new computer, set up my user profile and installed Quicken. He would not open the Ouicken backup file I had brought my old computer so I started looking for a solution and found that a number of files and folders have been marked read-only. Then, I started to change the file attributes to allow free access everywhere where I found them marked read-only. In some cases, there was an error message saying that the file could not be changed, so I ignored these files. In fact, my question is, why am I like the only user of this computer, being denied access to any file or folder? I gave myself (duh) administrator-level privileges, but Windows 7 does not recognize me as an administrator. Is there something that I missed when you set up Windows for the first time? Just a mess by changing the file attributes? Thank you.

    In fact, my question is, why am I like the only user of this computer, being denied access to any file or folder? attributes? Thank you.

    There are at least two issues here. First, Windows 7 uses a structure of different folders for pre-Vista versions and while there are files and folders whose names are the same as those used in XP, they are NOT records in the true sense of the word - they are JUNCTION points to which any user has not access - there is no point. Documents and Settings is one of these junction points - this is to allow existing applications that use the old pre to win 7 folder structure to run in Windows 7. See here for more information about junction points:

    http://www.Svrops.com/Svrops/articles/jpoints.htm

    Secondly, I think you will see that the records that you have thought we have read-are not only in fact. A folder with the read-only BLUE box is NOT dead, and it's the standard attribute for folders in Windows 7. A read-only file or folder has a CHECKMARK in the read-only box, not a blued outlet box.

  • Get Photos 'from files and folders"does not work beyond the letter 'G '.

    I have PSE - 7 is installed in Windows 7 64 bit. The program seems to work fine except for this:

    I have a very important folder; (141 GB, 2 500 files, 207 000 files) The command 'Get Photos from files and folders' stops working in the middle of the letter 'G'...!

    I have the same folder in a machine running Win XP, and both PSE 5 and 7 PES do not exhibit this behavior. Can I import from any letter of the alphabet...! (LOL)

    The catalog associated with this installation file has been optimized and recovered.

    This folder is located on the "G: /" drive (volume).

    HARD drive "G /: ' has been fully formatted (not a quick format).

    The only exception may be the way things should have been done, is that the catalogue was opened under the drive letter and the serial number of the drive.

    Using the drive letter, this catalog open immediately. Any ideas...?

    I learned that from the PSE 6, PSE uses the serial number of the HARD disk and not the letter of the reader to access the content. However, a catalog will still open and register correctly, using only the letter of the drive from it's previous machine. (Note that this is the same behavior as earlier versions of PSE, such as PSE-5, which depended only on the drive letter).

    --> When we say that the ESP is not dependent on the drive letter to access its content, it doesn't mean that the PSE will display the serial number of the HARD disk in the application. In this case, you have changed the drive letter from E to F, PSE media will not suffer.

    I'm usually import a whole folder. Until the letter 'G', PSE - 7 works as expected. The photos appear in the organizer and are accessible in all directions. After the letter 'G', it is impossible to select any folder inside the dialog box «Get the folders of files and folders» When the element is highlighted, the letters blink and change for other mailings, then selection resets nothing selected. After 'G', I have to use the, command "Get pictures by the research. This works as expected. Once the pictures are inside the Organizer, everything is as it should be.

    --> This is a known issue. Simply select "All Files" in the "File Type" drop-down list present in the import dialog box. After that, it will work very well.

    Just to sum up PSE6 or PSE7 are not supported under Win7 so you could face some issues.

  • Re: Qosmio G - hidden files and folders is not displayed

    Hi people, I have a few hidden files and folders, which I was able to access the front and I used to click on the "organize tab" display, advanced settings, display the files and folders to hide or show hidden files.

    Unfortunately, there seems to be a problem, I just can't access my hidden files and folders, even when I go through this method.
    someone help me please as soon as possible...

    Thank you

    Hi aaz911,

    First of all, it would be nice of you if you post information on your laptop model and the operating system. This must be done always to get a detailed response.

    In any case, I never heard of this problem, but make sure that all files will be displayed:
    Start Windows Explorer > tools > Folder Options > view and enable the following options:
    -Files and folders hidden: display the hidden files and folders
    -Hide protected operating system files (this should be disabled > unbranded).

    In addition you will find these missing files by using Windows search?

    If this isn't the case, I suppose the files are deleted from someone or due to a virus. :(

  • I can't delete photos and other files. These are my own files and they are not open on the computer.

    Of recent, I am unable to delete files or photos.
    These are my own files.  They are not in use elsewhere on the computer.
    When I try to delete, the Microsoft 'circle work' rises and lasts forever.
    I can't get out of this mode.  Finally, after trying to escape from this command, the box comes in asking me if I really want to delete the file.
    How can I get my computer to normal operation removing?

    ......... Of recent, I am unable to delete files or photos.

    Consider a problem in recebt?

    If Yes, do you remember a "good date" when you could remove personal files?

    If Yes, please do a system restore.
    Choose this "good date" or before as your restore point.

    http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

    If system restore is not working or not a option, please do a check of the file system. It's to look for corrupt files. He will try to fix it if it is found.

    http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/66978-system-files-SFC-command.html

  • To access the files and folders from the hard drive Windows 7 on Windows XP, access denied error message.

    Original title: portable destroyed - need for car access

    I don't know if this is the right forum - please advice if it is not.

    My friend's laptop computer was destroyed in a car accident. I pulled the drive and placed it in my desktop XP system and the drive appear in good health. However, I received permission issues trying to access records on the disk and thought that it was because of me using Win XP and the laptop was Win7x64. My questions below are based on the assumption that I'm not able to access these files on my Win XP system. If this assumption is incorrect, so please let me know.

    I have a laptop that I don't use and put the disk in it. I was hoping it would be plug and play all the new material, but after reading a little online, I know that this is not the best thing to do and will probably not work as did the earlier versions of Windows.

    In the end, I care retrieves the contents of the disc, although it would be great if I could lend my laptop for a few weeks with "its files" until it sorts how to replace the laptop.

    Can I get the player Win7x64 working on the laptop computer of replacement by reinstalling Win7x64 on this laptop? I'm not "means a clean install/reformat, but have rather the Setup program detects an existing installation, and do its magic to get the operating system runs on new hardware?"

    I know that this raises questions of MS licenses. If the installation process could get his old system running on the laptop replacement, if I have a small window of time completely to access his files before being forced to re-register the OS? I'm hoping so.

    I'm looking for only a short-term solution - I do not recommend that he hopes that drive long term because the laptop got quite truncated of the accident, and once he gets a new laptop it will have everything he needs on this subject (OS, licenses, etc.). If I have a small window of time where I can simply copy their important files, or to lend him my laptop with its player and him can bring to its domestic network and the print out of all the things that are important, that it's going to be all together to move them to a new laptop when it is available.

    Thank you

    Hello

    You experience this problem because of the permissions applied to these s folder.  To resolve this problem, you will need to take ownership of these files and folders.

    Method 1: You can follow the steps mentioned in the link below to take possession of the records

    Troubleshoot "access denied" when opening files or folders

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-access-denied-when-opening-files-or-folders

    (Article above applies to Windows Vista, not valid for Windows XP)

    Also check out the article below

    How to capture a file or a folder in Windows XP
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308421

    Method 2:  You can try a custom installation (not a format\clean facility).

    See the link below for custom installation
    using the install option custom without formatting the hard drive

    Note: In custom installation only data would be transferred in Windows. Drivers, applications and the old folder will need to be reinstalled.

  • I have to constantly go to the control panel and view my folders in order to view the files and folders in MY documents in Windows 7. Is there a solution?

    Virus protection is McAfee, no viruses detected, also run Microsoft malicious tools without error

    There was a situation caused by McAfee, a few months ago that caused the files and folders to hide.

    You can consult their website forum or support.

    http://service.mcafee.com/faqdocument.aspx?id=TS101228&lang=en_US&prior_tid=3&AnswerID=16777216&turl==http%3A%2F%2Fkb.mcafee.com%2Finfocenter%2Findex%3Fpage%3Dcontent%26id%3DTS101228%26actp%3Dsearch%26viewlocale%3Den_US

  • Toshiba Canvio 3.0 base 1 TB Portable drive not detected in Windows Explorer

    Original title: device

    I just installed a brand new Toshiba Canvio 3.0 Baic 1 TB Portable Drive on my system (HP Media Center PC m8327c), running Windows 7 SP1.  The drive does not appear in Windows Explorer or any other file manager.  In does not show in my START/computer.  However when I run Windows System Information is that there are listed in the components/storage/disks, but do not appear in the components/storage/drives.  He also has not received a drive letter.

    Hello

    I followed the instructions, I received last week and was able to finally see my new Toshiba CANvio drive in WINDOWS Explorer.  EVERYTHING since then seems to be OK.

    I went to devices and printers , and has been able to assign a letter to the reader.

    Hello

    I suggest you to visit:

    My drive does not appear in Windows Explorer

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/330140

    Warning: this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

     

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry

    WARNING: If you are not sure that you can safely follow the steps, contact your hardware documentation or contact the manufacturer of the computer or the hard drive before you continue.

  • Files and settings are not transferred when I use the files and the Settings Transfer Wizard

    Two XP computers are same all critical Service Pack 3 with the update.  Same version of FAST.

    Running FAST on the old computer (files and settings) creates the USMT2. The UNC file.

    Run FAST on the NEW computer concludes the USMT2. UNC file and works through its steps.

    Both measures take about two hours to complete.

    When FASTING is complete on the new computer he wants to disconnect the user.  At this point, it seems that it worked without errors.  (no error messages at all)

    After the Cup then turn it back, it's as FAST does not work.

    FASTWiz.log is 175KO on OLD PC and 72KO on NEW

    Don't know what to look for or what could be the problem.

    Both computers have MigWiz.exe version 5.1.2600.5512

    I'm glad you worked on it.  Thanks for letting me know.

  • Only certain files and folders appear in the homegroup

    I use Win7 Pro and I have my setup homegroup to share my videos and photos.

    I record TV on the same PC and access these recordings via DLNA on my Samsung TV (I have two different Samsung TVs). The PC is just an entry on TVs.

    The issue I'm having is that when I sail (on TV) to the folder (on the PC) which contains files, * the * files appear in this folder, some do not. For example, currently, there are 5 files in my folder of DVR, all thanks to the homegroup (I added the domain 'Shared with' in Windows Explorer so I can easily see). Of these 5 files, only 3 appear when you browse the files on the PC of the TVs. The same 3 files appear on both PC, aren't the same 2. All 5 files have been saved by the same Application, and all have the same shared parameters.

    In the past, I was able to remedy this problem by moving the files, and then back into the folder. Then they show up. Now, however, this trick does not worlk. I have run the shooter-t several times, rebooted several times etc. Nothing works anymore. I see the same thing in two TV.

    If I shared the DVR record thanks to the homegroup, why only some files appear?

    Anyone has an idea why I see this?

    Thank you

    -Steve

    Hi ryderse,

    Please take a look at this thread similar here with a solution as possible.

    Hope that helps!

  • Files and folders are much more difficult to manage than XP. Why?

    Well, this Windows 7 is a real bastard. All the good things that XP had disappeared and the bad bits left in. Why can I not move the autour files? There is no button move. I can copy the file, but it means that I have to remove it from the current location.

    With XP, I was able to bring the record down to the file and fill it from there. You may arrange the folders and files in any case I liked, not now if. It seems that all of this is intended to the strict alphabetical list only. In any case, I could change it?

    Drag the files into folders is a bit in the dark. Your just about file in a folder and then change page. Oops, wrong file! When I record a file a file scrolling will turbo, Zipper directly past the folder that you want to place the file in. It is difficult to scroll slowly, without the roller past stupid. It does not help with this PC laptop HP Compaq Presario, with its sensitive task of turbo on the touchpad. Very poor design.

    You can ignore the structure of theiir library. Yes!. It just requires time to learn the ways around what they have done. After 6 weeks, I'm there.

    This tip was very helpful because it can give you the equivalent of any shortcut Win + E to any folder on any drive, but.

    http://www.Dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-create-a-custom-toolbar-on-the-Windows-7-TA.html

    You always have a movement of file command in Windows 7, which is accessible by selecting Edition from the menu bar.

    You can add the move to folder command in the context menu of Windows Explorer.

    http://www.TechRepublic.com/blog/itdojo/video-add-copy-to-and-move-to-commands-to-Explorer-context-menu-in-Windows-7/1838

    Hope this helps, Gerry Cornell

  • Blu Ray drive not detected on Windows Explorer

    I recently formatted my laptop old, unused. It had Windows Vista Enterprise Edition before formatting. I replaced this with Windows 7 Ultimate (with integrated SP1) x 64 OS. I could get all the drivers for the laptop, but to my surprise, the Blu Ray DVD rom was not detected on the Windows Explorer!

    Think that Windows may have judged as a disc 'empty', I selected the option to display these empty drives but nothing happened. All I see on my computer is my main hard drive.

    I checked the Device Manager, but I did not see a tree menu to DVD/CDROM drives. I've repeatedly scanned for hardware changes, but Device Manager still couldn't get the Blu Ray player.

    I tried searching for information and I came across a thread that instructed me to find this registry key and delete the two folders namely "Upperfilters" and "Lowerfilters" under the
    Input HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}. This did not help at all since it does not "Upperfilters" and "Lowerfilters" folder located under this key.

    Kind of weird, the DVD Rom works because the drawer opens every time I press the button open on the side of the road.

    He used to work before I formatted my laptop. Before formatting, I checked what driver was using the CDROM, I discovered that it was a virtual DTSOFT CDROM device. I tried to search for a driver, but failed to find one. I even tried resetting the BIOS by default settings, but still no luck.

    Can someone help me? Thank you very much!

    Hi Dann,

    Make sure that the Blu - ray player is correctly connected, because it is not visible in the Device Manager. You may need to disconnect and reconnect the connectors at both ends (mother card reader & Blu - ray).

    If the problem persists then I suggest you to check the status on another computer. To confirm that this isn't a problem with the hardware.

    Keep us updated on the status of the issue.

Maybe you are looking for