Windows 10: File Explorer cannot locate folder.

I have an application folder created inside Program Data, i.e path C:/ProgramData/AppName.

I am able to access files located at this path from code. Physically Folder exists, but when going to that path from File Explorer it does not show that folder.

I tried following steps to get to that folder, but couldn't get any success.

1. Checking and getting path from code, files and folders at that path exists.

2. "Windows Key + R" Run -> C:/ProgramData/AppName it shows error "C:/ProgramData/AppName is unavailable. If the location is on this PC, make sure the device or drive is connected or the disc is inserted, and then try again. If the location is on a network, make sure you're connected to the network or Internet, and then try again. If the location still can't be found, it might have been moved or deleted."

3. Go to task manager -> File -> Run New Task -> Write "C:/ProgramData/AppName" -> Check Mark "Create this task with administrative privileges." -> Go to ProgramData folder, AppName folder cannot be found.

4. Go to Command Prompt, execute command "cd C:/ProgramData/AppName" it shows error ""The system cannot find the path specified."

5. Checking Directory information from code,

if (Directory.Exists("C:/ProgramData/AppName"))
{
var th = new DirectoryInfo(path);
var attribute = th.Attributes;
}



th.Attributes shows "65552" value, while checking for other folders inside ProgramData it shows th.Attributes value System.IO.FileAttributes.Directory.



How do I go to this path phsically from File Explorer?

Previously I was able to go that path From File Explorer, Now I dont know what went wrong I am unable to go to that path.

:)

 

Vista Ultimate - 'User' Folder Location

No tried that.

Can copy the entire folder to D; but Windows still points to C as the location. Can change personal folders location to a folder on D;, but this still leaves hidden files etc on C;. Thus meaning there are 2 Users folders. Have managed to change the Public folder location to D;, with some registry tweaks, but this doesnt seem to work for the entire folder.

any more suggestions

 

Files remain in original folder after moving them to new folder in file explorer

Hi,

The issue that you’ve encountered regarding the File Explorer may be caused by some configuration or files mismatched. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you reset the folder settings from the
Folder Options. This will reboot the folder’s preferences to its default state and remove any possible software conflict. To do this, you may follow these steps:

• Click Start, type File Explorer, and press
  Enter.
• On the File Explorer window, click the View tab > Options > Change folder and search options > View.
• Under the Folder views section, click Reset Folders, and then select
  Yes to confirm.
• Once you’re done, click OK, and then check if the issue persists.

Note: This process will remove the list of files that you recently opened.


Let us know if the suggestion works for you.

 

Windows 10 - Homegroup - Cannot share Folders or files + Error 0x80004005 (renaming of folders)

Thanks for getting back, Sanjiv. It seems that the users were not configured to have full control of those folders you want to share. We suggest going into the Advanced settings of your File Explorer and adjust the permissions. Follow these steps:

• Open File Explorer.
• Locate the folder you want to have full access.
• Right-click it and select Properties.
• Click the Security tab.
• Click Edit to change the permissions.

Once done, try sharing the folders again.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.