Windows 10: Missing a personal folder in my documents and I've tried everything

Discus and support Missing a personal folder in my documents and I've tried everything in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; submitted by /u/koloniavenus [link] [comments] https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/mqldfs/missing_a_personal_folder_in_my_documents_and_ive/ Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/koloniavenus, Apr 14, 2021.

  1. /U/KOLONIAVENUS
    /u/koloniavenus Win User

    Missing a personal folder in my documents and I've tried everything

    /u/koloniavenus, Apr 14, 2021
    #1
  2. PRABHAVATHI PATIL
    Prabhavathi Patil Win User

    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, Apr 14, 2021
    #2
  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Brink, Apr 14, 2021
    #3
  4. ANNE ROS
    Anne Ros Win User

    Missing a personal folder in my documents and I've tried everything

    My internal hard drive personal document folders do not show in file explorer

    Hi Kari,

    If you're having trouble seeing your personal documents, it might be caused by a file corruption. We suggest following the steps provided by Pavan_N in this
    thread that was found helpful in resolving similar issue.

    Get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    Anne Ros, Apr 14, 2021
    #4
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