Windows 10: File Explorer acting shifty

Discus and support File Explorer acting shifty in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I try to delete something in the documents, it says I need permission from myself to delete it: [ATTACH] Also, when I try to add a folder it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by recappuccino, Apr 19, 2021.

  1. File Explorer acting shifty


    When I try to delete something in the documents, it says I need permission from myself to delete it: File Explorer acting shifty 42678b05-4c42-43e9-8159-1d432ba70300?upload=true.png

    Also, when I try to add a folder it says it doesn't even exist although it clearly does:

    File Explorer acting shifty 7abbf875-be3a-4804-b4a3-16dc73cf85f1?upload=true.png

    The same exact thing happens with my Photos and Videos folder.


    The problem only seems to be apparent in File Explorer though, since it works fine in OneDrive app.

    :)
     
    recappuccino, Apr 19, 2021
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  2. ACT Pro 2013 will not open in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    The most likely causes on a standalone are a damaged or invalid .pad file or SQL is not running, or is damaged.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue persists.


      • Click your Windows Start button, choose Run and type in actdiag.


      • When ACT! Diagnostics comes up, click Databases, the Database List.


      • Locate your database in the list, right-click on it and select Detach. Make sure you know the filepath to your database before detaching it.


      • When the database has been detached, open My Computer (or Windows Explorer) and browse to the location of your database.


      • Locate the .PAD file for your database [database name].pad and delete it.


      • Reopen ACT!...you will get a message that the last database opened cannot found, then will be taken to the Open Database dialog box.


      • At the bottom of this box, change the Files of Type to .adf, browse to the location of your database and double-click on the .adf file for your database.


      • You will get a message that ACT! will verify your database, click OK and ACT will reattach your database to SQL and create a new .pad file.

      • Hope this helps.
     
    Arvind Ram, Apr 19, 2021
    #2
  3. Ralph Sta Win User
    File explorer icon from taskbar dissappears while working on it

    Hi,

    To assist you with your concern, we suggest you pin the File Explorer from the Start Menu by following these steps:

    • Click the Start Menu.
    • Right-click File Explorer.
    • Choose Pin to taskbar.

    If you need further assistance, feel free to reply to this post.
     
    Ralph Sta, Apr 19, 2021
    #3
  4. Paolo Mag Win User

    File Explorer acting shifty

    "This file can't be previewed" problem in explorer

    Hi Deborah,

    For us to provide an accurate resolution, kindly elaborate the issue by answering the questions listed below:

    • Since when have you been experiencing this issue?
    • Were there any changes on your PC before this happened like software or updates installed?

    For initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you follow the steps listed below:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Access this link

      C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
    • Delete all the files.
    • After deleting the files kindly try and see if there's a thumbnail preview of your files.

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    Paolo Mag, Apr 19, 2021
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