Windows 10: Browse for folder only showing desktop and my profile but not other drives or folders on...

Discus and support Browse for folder only showing desktop and my profile but not other drives or folders on... in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; As you can see if a program asks me to browse for a new folder this window pops up and I can't see the other drives or even folders on the Desktop, the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Paul-Bogdan Grigore, May 14, 2021.

  1. Browse for folder only showing desktop and my profile but not other drives or folders on...


    As you can see if a program asks me to browse for a new folder this window pops up and I can't see the other drives or even folders on the Desktop, the app that's creating this popup window is run as an admin and still doesn't make a difference, this is happening usually when I try to browse to a different folder when an installer is asking me for a location.Any help would be fantastic since I don't really want to re-install windows.

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    Paul-Bogdan Grigore, May 14, 2021
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    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Browse for folder only showing desktop and my profile but not other drives or folders on... :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Browse for folder only showing desktop and my profile but not other drives or folders on... :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, May 14, 2021
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  3. Jelo Sen Win User
    Map a network drive folder to my video library

    To Include folders using Manage Library Tools, we suggest that you perform the steps below:

    • In File Explorer, select or open a library (ex: Videos) you want to include a folder or drive to.
    • Click on the Library Tools Manage tab, and click on the Manage library button in the ribbon.
    • Click on the Add button
    • Browse to and select a folder or drive that you want to include in this library, and click on the Include folder button.
    • When finished, click/tap on OK.
    Keep us updated with the result.
     
    Jelo Sen, May 14, 2021
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  4. Frogger Win User

    Browse for folder only showing desktop and my profile but not other drives or folders on...

    ?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

    hmmm?
    Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

    When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

    Important

    If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
    If you both use the same computer

    You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
    If both computers are on the same network

    You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
    If you want to share your files online

    You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

    Step-by-step procedure

    If you don't want others to access your files

    You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure

    'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile Browse for folder only showing desktop and my profile but not other drives or folders on... :)
     
    Frogger, May 14, 2021
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