Windows 10: "Microsoft" Folder in AppData/ Local is Missing.

So, for a bit I've been having an issue with Word, where it would propt the "Word Could Not Create Work File Check The Temp Enviroment Variable", and Today while trying to look up for a solution I found the next article: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/troubleshoot/word/word-could-not-create-the-work-file


So, after checking it out I decided to try it, and to my surprise, I didn't have the "Microsoft" folder in AppData/Local. No big deal, I thought, I'll Just make it. But I couldn't. Windows says the folder does exist when I attempt to create it, but trying to locate it with any program is almost imposible. Now, I can write the whole adress at the file explorer bar, but the solution I found for Word didn't work, so my guess is that the folder does exist, but somehow no program can detect it natively, hence why word began to prompt this error in the first place.


I don't really can't think of another solution than reinstalling windows completely, and I'd like to keep that as a last resort. I can also scratch mechanical damage since I'm using an NVME. Any help and advice for a solution is welcome.


Also, small detail that I don't really know if it's related, I haven't been able to sing in to edge since it says it requires me to sing in with a work or school email, while I have been able before to sing in with my personal account.

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How to access appdata folder

Hi Jaden,

Thank you posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps.

• Write in the search box the following: “%appdata%” .
• After the search is finished left click or tap on the folder that the search feature found.
• If it takes you to the following path: “C:\Users\The user that you are logged in with\AppData\Roaming”.
• It means that your folders are still there but they are hidden.
• Click on “View”.
• Check the box “Hidden items”

Also you refer to the below link.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-appdata-folder

Note: Above link also refers to the Windows 10.



Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Missing AppData files on startup.

Hi..here is the link How to Restore Deleted AppData Folder in Windows 10

https://www.easeus.com/file-recovery/how-to-res...

Please revert after performing these steps

 

deleted AppData Account Picture file

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you with it.

I suggest you to refer the following Microsoft help article to about AppData folder.

What is the AppData folder?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-appdata-folder

Note: This link is also applicable to Windows 10 as well.

I suggest you to perform System Restore on your computer and check if you are able to get back the AppData folder.



System Restore brings a system to an operable condition after a disaster so that it can again accept and process data.



To perform System Restore follow the step provided below.

• Press Windows Key + R Key
• Type rstrui and press Enter.

Hope this resolves your issue. Do let us know if it helped. For further assistance, feel free to contact us.

Thank you.