Windows 10: My Folder Changed Itself To A 'File' Type, Can I Revert It?

Discus and support My Folder Changed Itself To A 'File' Type, Can I Revert It? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I tried to edit a video when i found out my video file was missing, i searched the subfolder where the videos recordings previously were for the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Naggingclub5, Feb 16, 2020.

  1. My Folder Changed Itself To A 'File' Type, Can I Revert It?


    I tried to edit a video when i found out my video file was missing, i searched the subfolder where the videos recordings previously were for the problem and found all my videos gone with the only thing there being a file called USBCÔYÂ or something like that and so i scanned the drive for errors and it said it was fixed. I went to the drive just to find the folder they were in was replaced with a 'File' type with the same name.

    My Folder Changed Itself To A 'File' Type, Can I Revert It? 58a0c05c-10ac-41e8-90d0-019b530377ee?upload=true.png

    Worst part is when i open it as a text document i can pick out the names of my pictures and videos on there such as IMG_0109.JPG and MVI_0110.MOV My Folder Changed Itself To A 'File' Type, Can I Revert It? a19b83ca-456b-45a3-83bc-eab2e432a3fe?upload=true.png

    if anyone knows anything about this let me know plz

    :)
     
    Naggingclub5, Feb 16, 2020
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  2. Frogger Win User

    ?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

    hmmm?
    Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

    When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

    Important

    If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
    If you both use the same computer

    You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
    If both computers are on the same network

    You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
    If you want to share your files online

    You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

    Step-by-step procedure

    If you don't want others to access your files

    You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure

    'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile My Folder Changed Itself To A 'File' Type, Can I Revert It? :)
     
    Frogger, Feb 16, 2020
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  3. mrgeek Win User
    Change Folder View Layout in Windows 10


    "uhm that method does not work. i want to set folder view as List as default instead Details for all folders"
    Did you download and run Brink's .bat file in Step 1 ? Lacking that, look at the screens in post 3. In Step 5 'folders of this type' defaults to each of the Windows templates for Pictures, Music, etc. If you want ALL folders to have the same List view, r-click any folder in each of the 5 folders under This PC (Desktop does not apply) and hit 'Customize this folder'. Set to 'Optimize this folder for General Items". Then follow the screen in post 3 using List instead of Details in Step 1 and you should be good to go.
     
    mrgeek, Feb 16, 2020
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  4. My Folder Changed Itself To A 'File' Type, Can I Revert It?

    Windows 10 Quick Access: Folder & File Grouping (QA grouped by type, folder or file) ceased working

    Actually, apologies, I spoke too soon, I rebooted (still had same issue which emerged after a Win10 crash this AM for unknown reason) then executed your suggestion (which to be clear for others was the following steps):

    • Opened "File Explorer"
    • Went to View
    • Selected Options from toolbar
    • Selected Change Folder and Search Options - this opened Folder Options box
    • Selected View for View tab
    • in Folder Views box clicked on Reset Folder
    And voila, worked. Earlier try not sure why it did not work but after reboot (and with continued Quick Access issue) this worked.
     
    WilliamFellows, Feb 16, 2020
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