Windows 10: Why are some of my Documents only shown on C: in File Explorer when a similar but shorter...

This is confusing as sometimes I can't find a file that I know has to be there but then I remember to navigate to C: and I find it. Why? I think that the ones that are shown in both places are the same Documents and are Modified at the same time.Here's PrintScreens of both in File Explorer. I've written notes that describe which Docs are where.I just saw that several of them have the same Date and Time Modified listed in both places and for several different Docs. Maybe I did something wrong when I moved over to this computer a year ago using a disc image and my Macrium Reflect Home 8? If so,

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My Documents Files - Deleted?

I have a PC where I have moved My Docs away from my C: to my E: so i can perhaps suggest a few things to check.

1. The documents and settings folder will still be present on your C: (although unused)
2. My Documents on my E: is shown as E:\Data (do you have a similar directory)
3. Is your missing data in this \Data folder if it exists?
4. If you click the My Documents shortcut does it take you to the default C:\doc and settings\blah blah, or does it take you to the \Data folder?

Ive had a similar issue with an application resetting the My Docs path back to its orig location and in essence orphaning the My Docs on my E:

 

My Documents Files - Deleted?

Thanks for the reply though my drive letter is actually F:\ and does not show a Data folder. When I click on the shortcut it takes me straight to my (administrators name)/Documents, so the link is correct. Not sure what happened.

 

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.