Windows 10: Files not showing as deleted or modified, but they really are.

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  1. Files not showing as deleted or modified, but they really are.


    Having issues with how files and programs are being displayed on my PC. Whenever I rename or delete a file, nothing will change. The file will not be renamed, it won't disappear if deleted. However when I go into my recycling bin for example, the file will be there. If I try to delete the file again, I get a notification that the file doesn't exist in this location. So there is no problem deleting the file, it just doesn't visually change to let me know that this has happened.


    But if I were to go to a new file explorer window and navigate to where the deleted or renamed file is, then the change has been made as normal.


    This is also affecting my recycle bin icon. It will be showing that the recycle bin has items in so I proceed with emptying my bin, however the icon does not change to indicate that the bin is empty. But when I double click to view my recycle bin, all the files have been emptied.


    Can someone please advise why this glitch is happening as I it is affecting my workflow?

    :)
     
    DamianHilton, Mar 28, 2020
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  2. How do I search for files modified after a certain date in Windows 10, NOT files just modifies last week,month,year,etc

    Hello Jay,

    Thank you for your response.

    Follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    • Open a Folder and type a file you wanted to search.
    • Type ModifiedFiles not showing as deleted or modified, but they really are. :Date of modified in the search box. Example:
      Modified:1/7/2016
    • It will show all the files which are modified on the particular date.
    Hope this information helps.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Mar 28, 2020
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  3. Saving and deleting files

    I suspect you have some agent that interferes with the normal operation of Windows. Please try this to find out:

    • Press Shift+Restart to start Windows in Safe Mode.
    • Modify some file, then save it.

      Delete some file.
    • Press Shift+Restart to start Windows in Safe Mode.
    • Check if the actions from Step 2 persist.
     
    Frederik Long, Mar 28, 2020
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  4. Xylee Del Win User

    Files not showing as deleted or modified, but they really are.

    File Explorer Date Created and Modified not always correct

    Hi,

    The File Explorer may have encountered a system conflict that caused this issue. For us to start with initial troubleshooting, we'd like to know more information, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Which build and version of Windows 10 do you have?
    • In File Explorer, what does it indicate in the Date column? Does it show Date Modified or Date Created? (right click the Date Modified section at the top, which are the ones that has a checkmark?)
    • Which troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    Kindly get back to us for further assistance.
     
    Xylee Del, Mar 28, 2020
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