Windows 10: laptop files are not visible

Discus and support laptop files are not visible in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, from yesterday I am facing the problem with my laptop. The files and folders on my laptop are not showing on the dashboard/home screen where these... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by BikramSonar, May 28, 2019.

  1. laptop files are not visible


    Hi, from yesterday I am facing the problem with my laptop. The files and folders on my laptop are not showing on the dashboard/home screen where these files and folders are accessible by going to the my PC> desktop folder>. Files and folder are not hidden, they are present, but I cannot see them directly on my home screen.


    You can see my home screen screenshot following below link, Plz help me.


    http://prntscr.com/nuh8uz

    :)
     
    BikramSonar, May 28, 2019
    #1
  2. n-ster Win User
    n-ster, May 28, 2019
    #2
  3. bradp1979 Win User
    NAS server not visible


    We have a NAS server on the network. One of our laptops recently got destroyed by water damage and had to be replaced. The new laptop is Win 10, and the NAS server is not visible on the network. On the old, now water-damaged laptop (Win 7), the NAS server had a desktop shortcut, so even if it wasn't visible on the network, the files could still be accessed.

    How can I either force the computer to recognize the NAS server, or create a desktop icon that is linked to it without it being visible in the network listing?

    Thanks.
     
    bradp1979, May 28, 2019
    #3
  4. laptop files are not visible

    No Icons visible in task bar, Win 10

    Hi Richard,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    As you are facing issues with icons in the Task bar after November update, do let us know the following:

    • Is this issue confined only with icons in the Task bar?
    • What happens when you try to click on those icons?
    • What exactly do you mean by: "they are there but not visible"?

    Method 1: If you are referring to showing up of different icons in Task in System tray, I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key from the Keyboard, type
      Turn system icons On or Off
      and select it.
    • Try to turn on the icons that are visible.

    Method 2:

    Step 1: If not, I suggest you to place the computer in safe mode and check if the icons are visible to access.

    Refer: Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10


    If the issue still persists,

    Step 2: This issue might have occurred due to corrupted or missing system files after the update. I suggest you to place the computer in normal mode and try to perform SFC scan.

    Steps: Place the computer in normal mode.

    • Press Windows + R keys to open
      Run command.
    • Type msconfig and press
      Enter
      .
    • In the System Configuration
      window, click on General tab.
    • Select Start-up selection as Normal startup, click on Apply and Ok.
    • Follow onscreen instructions.

    Perform SFC scan, System File Checkeris a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Right click on the Start button, click on
      Command Prompt (Admin)
      .
    • Type “sfc /scannow” without the quotes and hit
      Enter
      .
    • After the scan, restart the computer and check for the issue.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue with required information, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, May 28, 2019
    #4
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