Windows 10: File missing from my Documents folder. I get 'Could not find this item' when I try to copy...

Hi all,


My 'Documents' folder is synchronised to a company network folder.

Recently, I have had a couple of instances where I opened a Word document that was an email attachment and saved it to my Documents folder. Upon closing Word I found the document wasn't actually there!

Another symptom I am having is that after I have saved a document, if I make a small change and resave it tells me I do not have permission to save over the original version, but when I look in the folder it isn't there at all.

On one occasion I opened KeePass and saved my database file after an edit. When I returned to open it again it was not there!

These are intermittent issues - most of the time the folder is behaving normally. but it does mean I don't trust my files to be saved.


I have a backup of my KeePass database file, but when I try to copy it into the folder, it says 'Could not find this item' and states that it is no longer located in the folder I am copying it from which is incorrect. I have tried moving the file to other folders it opens fine from any of these locations but when I try to paste it in to the original location, with the original file name, it gives this error.

I have been able to rename it and copy it in, but I cannot rename it to the original name. It's almost as if the error is actually that the file already exists and I don't have permission to modify it - but it isn't visible to me. I have it set to display hidden files and it still isn't there.


Any idea how to fix this? I'm pretty sure it is something our system admins have done in configuration, but they don't know where to start looking!


P.S. it has happened to another person in my office.


Thanks in advance,


Stu

:)

 

Java.nio.file - Copying files

You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one

 

Java.nio.file - Copying files

Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.

 

?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

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Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

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