Windows 10: Weird numbered folders in C: directory that do not exist in Windows Explorer

Discus and support Weird numbered folders in C: directory that do not exist in Windows Explorer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; This is with Windows Backup Windows 7 in Control Panel. There's folders called "Backup files [number]" which is normal. [Normal numbered folders]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Muffinized, Jan 20, 2023.

  1. Weird numbered folders in C: directory that do not exist in Windows Explorer


    This is with Windows Backup Windows 7 in Control Panel. There's folders called "Backup files [number]" which is normal. [Normal numbered folders] https://i.stack.imgur.com/XD8jQ.pngHowever, in those folders, namely files 52 and 53, there are folders numbered 1 - 295 [Not very normal numbered folders 1][2] https://i.stack.imgur.com/0Wkxb.png[Not very normal numbered folders 2][3] https://i.stack.imgur.com/FWmwv.pngIn those folders contain Gradle files. [File in a folder][4] https://i.stack.imgur.com/9B8aX.png[File in another numbered folder][5] https://i.stack.imgur.com/lB2KW.pngThese

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    Muffinized, Jan 20, 2023
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  2. A weird Windows Explorer problem.

    Okay, that's weird.

    I had Windows Explorer open to the folder containing the missing folders.

    The folders weren't visible.

    I closed the Windows Explorer window.

    Through the command window I changed directory until I got to the directory with the missing folders, but the folder were visible.

    I ran dir /A and it listed the folders.

    When I reopened Windows Explorer the missing folders were now visible.

    I thought that dir /A only listed the attributes...... does it do something else that I'm not aware of?
     
    BobbieBees1, Jan 20, 2023
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  3. Drone Win User
    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
    Drone, Jan 20, 2023
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Weird numbered folders in C: directory that do not exist in Windows Explorer

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 20, 2023
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