Windows 10: External hard drive location is "Links" folder

Discus and support External hard drive location is "Links" folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello,I was following advice from a different forum regarding the "permantly delete" dialog, which involved moving the User/Links folder to the trash.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MelissaM1212, Sep 17, 2022.

  1. External hard drive location is "Links" folder


    Hello,I was following advice from a different forum regarding the "permantly delete" dialog, which involved moving the User/Links folder to the trash. I have no idea how, but now my new external hard drive has the same location as the Links folder and is located in my User folder. I accidentally deleted my Links folder and forgot to restore it before emptying the recycle bin. If I click "restore default," it puts the hard drive in my Users folder.Questions:1. What should I do to return the external hard drive's location to where is should be?2. How do I restore my Links folder?I have at

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    MelissaM1212, Sep 17, 2022
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  2. Remon Ont Win User

    External Hard Drive

    Hi John,

    We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Open your External Hard Drive file in File Explorer.
    • Type the name of the file you want to search on the search box and click Enter.
    The file will show up in Search Results and you will be able to move it to the correct folder.

    Let us know if you need further help.
     
    Remon Ont, Sep 17, 2022
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  3. External Hard Drive

    To address your concern, here are the troubleshooting steps that you can try. Follow the steps below:

    Uninstall and reinstall the external hard drive program.

    • In the Settings app, go to System.
    • Go to Apps & features and locate the external hard drive program.
    • Uninstall the program and go to the manufacturer's website to reinstall the updated version.
    Uninstall and reinstall the Paragon driver software.

    • Following the same steps mentioned above, locate the software in Apps & features
      and uninstall it.
    • After uninstalling the software, go to the manufacturer's website to reinstall it.
    To further isolate your concern, we'd also like to verify if the OneDrive app is enabled on your PC.

    You can hit us back for additional help.

    Kind regards.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Sep 17, 2022
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  4. Kem Mon Win User

    External hard drive location is "Links" folder

    How to delete folder/files when "Item Not Found" + folder located in external hard-drive

    Hi Juan,





    There are possible factors for the folders to be missing or cannot be found. To isolate the issue, I have some
    questions for you:




    • Were there any error messages when you connect your external hard drive to your PC?

    • Have you tried searching for the folders while enabling the "show hidden files" in your external hard drive?

    • Were there any changes made before the issue occurred?

    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?



    We'll be waiting for your response.



    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Sep 17, 2022
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