Windows 10: Almost all the files & folders on the desktop are locked. What is the solution?

Discus and support Almost all the files & folders on the desktop are locked. What is the solution? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I am using a laptop that belonged to another person and I found that almost all the files and folders on the desktop are locked, including Word, Pdf... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Laura Walters1, Feb 5, 2019.

  1. LAURA WALTERS1
    Laura Walters1 Win User

    Almost all the files & folders on the desktop are locked. What is the solution?


    I am using a laptop that belonged to another person and I found that almost all the files and folders on the desktop are locked, including Word, Pdf and so on. I am unable to unclock them. What is the solution? Thanks.

    :)
     
    Laura Walters1, Feb 5, 2019
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  2. RUSKISNAJPER
    RuskiSnajper Win User

    Folder locked and dissapeared after unlock

    Well here's something i found on this:

    Lost my files in Folder Lock

    But it doesn't work here , i don't have that folder.

    Can somebody help me searching for a solution , tnx.

    EDIT:

    I did that and that's when the folder just disappeared but the data is still there, the program is very confusing about restoring files , it says that "files should become unlocked automatically" ... so where the heck are manual unlocking instructions.

    It's not an encrypt , it's just a password lock , so data is all open. The problem is, i would get like 225 GB of individual files off the HDD recovery , i just want the harder way of accessing the folder but getting the folder structure , where can i find the time to SORT 220 GB of data omg.
     
    RuskiSnajper, Feb 5, 2019
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  3. ADDSUB
    AddSub Win User
    Free Folder Lock?

    panchoman, dude?

    HiddenStupid, this might work. (not sure if it works on NTFS)

    Hide Folder HiBit lock 7.2.8

    http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Security-Related/Hide-Folder-HiBit-lock.shtml

    · Protect any folder or file by : Hide, Lock, Encrypt or make a folder as a recycle Bin.
    · The protected folders or files still protected even in other computers.
    · The protect Operation just take 1 second at any computer.
    · You can undelete the folder or file by Locking it.
    · Works with FAT32, FAT16, FAT12 and FAT and all windows versions.

    10 runs trial and nag screen until registration. Registration is free

    So, freeware after free registration.

    Plenty more "lock folder" apps on Softpedia, very few that can hide AND lock.
     
    AddSub, Feb 5, 2019
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  4. MOHANC
    MohanC Win User

    Almost all the files & folders on the desktop are locked. What is the solution?

    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Feb 5, 2019
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