Windows 10: Can't do anything to "This PC" folder

Discus and support Can't do anything to "This PC" folder in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; After solving logging into Temporary windows profile problem in regedit, I have to face this.At first, icons from task bar including windows explorer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MyaYM, Mar 15, 2022.

  1. MyaYM Win User

    Can't do anything to "This PC" folder


    After solving logging into Temporary windows profile problem in regedit, I have to face this.At first, icons from task bar including windows explorer disappeared. I solved this by changing the windows explorer security properties by adding "Users >> Full Control" and add the shortcut into the task bar. But still can't solve other things.I can't open or delete the folders within This PC. Other Problems:I can't download anything. It shows error. There's no antivirus software.I can't set pictures to desktop background, it just shows black.

    :)
     
    MyaYM, Mar 15, 2022
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  2. WojtasRed Win User

    Hidden folders

    I installed `Kane and Lynch` on my PC twice in Program Files(x86) folder but I can`t find them (2 folders with game). But free space on my HDD is lower. So there`re those folders on my hdd. I use option `unhide` hidden folders but still can`t find them. Any suggestions? How can i delete those hidden folders?

    When I run istallation for this game I can see those folders in Program Files(x86) folde.

    I`m using Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
     
    WojtasRed, Mar 15, 2022
    #2
  3. enso Win User
    Quick Access not searching Pictures folder

    Summary, that last suggestion didn't work.

    • I moved the pictures to another folder temporarily.


    • Since there were no troubleshooting steps for this scenario, just for the heck of it, I ran through the restore steps. Copied some pictures into the Pictures folder, ran a Quick Access search and initial problem remains: Searching all of QA doesn't find any files in Pictures folder, running search on just the Pictures folder does. I want to run a global search and find matching files in any/all of the Documents, Music, Videos, and Pictures folders.
    That article dates from 2015 and I'm guessing is out of date. I hope it didn't create potential future problems in my registry.

    Bottom line: I'm still looking for a fix.
     
  4. Micah Bat Win User

    Can't do anything to "This PC" folder

    Documents/Pictures folders under 'This PC' refer to onedrive - not the local folders

    Since the only folder that has incorrect file path is the Documents folder under This PC, we would suggest you do the same steps provided above. However, do it in your Documents folder under This PC. To do so, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer
    • Click This PC
    • Right-click on Documents
    • Click Properties
    • Click Location
    • Click Restore Default
    • Click Apply
    • Click OK
    Also, we would like to inform you that "winhelponline.com" is not associated with Microsoft.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Micah Bat, Mar 15, 2022
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