Windows 10: Files not Visible in Downloads Folder

Discus and support Files not Visible in Downloads Folder in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Since upgrading to Windows 11 I have not been able to see any files in my Downloads folder through an explorer window, both through the 'Downloads'... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by mattsmithuk, Nov 27, 2021.

  1. Files not Visible in Downloads Folder


    Since upgrading to Windows 11 I have not been able to see any files in my Downloads folder through an explorer window, both through the 'Downloads' shortcut and through C:\Users\username\Downloads. The Downloads 'shortcut' points to the correct folder, and the same issue is with all the user accounts on the computer I can see all the files with the Terminal and they behave as normal there. I can also open sub-folders within the Downloads folder in explorer using their path, or via the Terminal. They can be moved to another folder, and can be seen in Explorer there.The inability to see files i

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    mattsmithuk, Nov 27, 2021
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  2. Downloaded files disappear


    When you download a file through any browser, there's an option somewhere to 'Open Containing Folder.'

    In Windows, to find a file you have downloaded...

    1. Open your personal folder by clicking the Start button and then clicking your user name at the top of the Start menu's right pane.
    2. Double-click one of the following folders:
      • Downloads
      • Documents
      • Pictures
      • Videos
      • Music


    If you do not see the file you are looking for, but know its file name, you can search for it by following these steps:
    To search for a file you have downloaded...

    1. Click the Start button
    2. Type all or part of the file name into the Search box.
      The file you are looking for will appear in the list of results.
     
    teachermark, Nov 27, 2021
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  3. Downloads folder is the Documents folder

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

    Step 1:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Download folder.
    • Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.


    Step 2:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Documents folder.
    • Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.
    After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

    Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Nov 27, 2021
    #3
  4. Files not Visible in Downloads Folder

    All files/folders not visible

    Hi,

    I am using Windows 10 Pro with latest update. I am using an external drive of 2TB with three partitions there. One partition has one folder where I keep all my DSLR photos. I have approx 20,630 files and few folders inside but when going inside this folder,
    it shows me only 20486 files and no folders in list. No hidden files/folders. Yet, I can access those files/folders which are not visible in list. If I create any file/folder here, it allows me to create but not visible. Any assistance will be appreciated.


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    Smith_Mitra, Nov 27, 2021
    #4
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