Windows 10: Missing Folder

So I have a folder that just disappeared from an external drive. Tried showing hidden files, rebooted, removed drive plugged it in again but its just gone. scanned the drive with Recuva and it shows deleted files but not the missing folder in fact some of the deleted files that were unrecoverable showed as being overwritten by items in the missing folder. Also the amount of data on the disk still shows as the same amount. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I really don't want to have to redownload 6TB + of files

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Pinned & Recent Folder Missing From Explorer in Start

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that the quick access and recently oped files option are missing. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

• Open File explorer.
• Click on View and then Options.
• Choose Folder and search options.
• Under General Tab and under Privacy, make sure to place a check mark on Show recently used files and recently used folder in Quick access.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Lost folders on Update

Hi,

There are ways to recover some missing files on Windows 10. For us to help you recover them, we'd like to ask a few things. Kindly answer the following:

• Are you using an Administator account to search for the missing folders/files?
• Are you able to find the missing files/folders using Search?
• What specific files/folders are missing?

Meanwhile, as an initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you check this
article and follow the troubleshooting steps given.

We'll be waiting for your response.

 

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