Windows 10: File Explorer -> Properties returning incorrect file count (Windows 10)

Hi,

I just copied my personal files to an external hard drive, and wanted to confirm file count and size were the same. In doing so, I discovered that Windows Explorer is returning an incorrect (too low) file count on my current machine.


For example, right-clicking on the folder "02 94 Drew B" gives a file count of 247 files. But when I left-click into that folder and select its entire contents and then right-click, I get a total of 249 files. The 249 file count is the correct count. Also, as I mentioned above I had copied all of this to an external hard drive; when I right-click "02 94 Drew B" on the external hard drive, I get the correct count (249, not 247).


I made sure all hidden items are showing in my view properties. I tried rebuilding the Windows search index. I found old questions referencing somewhat similar issues, but no resolution.


INCORRECT FILE COUNT:





CORRECT FILE COUNT:



:)

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

I have added the file count column to my folder in File Explorer. However, the actual file count is not displaying.

Hi Loren,

I appreciate if you could answer a
few questions to narrow down the issue and to provide you better assistance.

• How did you added file count column for folders in File Explorer? What are the steps did you followed?
• When you say, "actual file count is not displaying" is this issue specific to any folder or happening with all folders?
• Have you installed any third party anti-virus on your system?

Meanwhile, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if this helps.

• Open File Explorer.
• Click on View from navigation pane and choose Detail pane.

Write to us with the above information and status of the issue to assist you further.

Thank You.

 

File Count column in Windows 10 File Explorer

What does the File Count column in Windows 10 File Explorer do? When I add it as a column it is blank, I need to be able to determine how many files are in a folder without opening the properties window.