Windows 10: found folders with random characters in Program data

Discus and support found folders with random characters in Program data in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Inside the C:/ProgramData folder i found some folder with random characters in them some of them are filled some are empty... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by 019 019, Dec 14, 2023.

  1. 019 019
    019 019 Win User

    found folders with random characters in Program data


    Inside the C:/ProgramData folder i found some folder with random characters in them some of them are filled some are empty

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    019 019, Dec 14, 2023
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  2. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User

    "Chinese Characters" program delaying shutdown - a different approach.

    Hi,

    Thank you for your response.

    • As you have mentioned this happens only in the Admin account, is it local account set as admin account or the Microsoft account?
    I would suggest you to check the all apps list and check if that Chinese character app is present.

    After you try the above steps and share us the results what happens we can proceed with the further suggestions.

    Please post us back with the results after troubleshooting the above steps and check.

    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Dec 14, 2023
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  3. BERTON
    Berton Win User
    Text Files Register 0 Bytes even with 90K Characters, Cannot E-mail

    Sometimes it's as simple of clicking the Name at the top of the column in Details view then click it again to get the list refreshed. Also usually works to close and open File Explorer and navigate to the folder that contains the file. Keep in mind that a folder cannot contain 2 files of the exact same name, one has to be at least one character different. And possible to open a file in the program used to create it, see if there's actually anything in it. Also possible to open that program then File, Open and see it's listed.
     
    Berton, Dec 14, 2023
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  4. SYED MD BILAL
    Syed Md Bilal Win User

    found folders with random characters in Program data

    Windows 10. Where is program data folder?

    Hi Carl,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your inconvenience. We are here to assist you.

    The program date folder contains application data for all users. The program date folder is hidden folder in Windows by default. As you are unable to find the program date folder, I suggest you to follow the instructions provided below.

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Go to the C drive.
    • Click on view.
    • Check on the box Hidden items.
    • If you are still unable to see the program date folder then click on Options next to hidden items.
    • Go to view tab.
    • Under hidden files and folder, select show hidden files, folders and drives.
    • Click on Apply and OK button.
    • Now, again go to C diver the program date folder shall be available.


    Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Dec 14, 2023
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