Windows 10: Windows 10 wants to repopulate all folders within folders on another drive when I open it

Discus and support Windows 10 wants to repopulate all folders within folders on another drive when I open it in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I just started having a issue where for example I go to My Documents which I have on a secondary 2tb drive , I open the folder I did not restart... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JimDirt, Jan 10, 2021.

  1. JimDirt Win User

    Windows 10 wants to repopulate all folders within folders on another drive when I open it


    I just started having a issue where for example I go to My Documents which I have on a secondary 2tb drive , I open the folder I did not restart Windows or do anything that should cause this to happen and if the folder has a few videos from my GoPro , or few like 3 or 4 or I open My Documents and go to a folder I have with Motorcycle pictures , etc. and then within that folder I have another folder of just videos from my GoPro , it will repopulate everything , then I open the next folder and it does the same ..... I can go back to my desktop , then go back to my Documents and it works fine on the folders I opened , but if I go to a folder I did not open at that time , it will repopulate as well , then once it has been opened it opens normally , until I wait several hours , then without restarting the PC or anything it will do the same thing again , a green population bar runs across the top as it repopulates , this did not do this before and even restarting my PC does not solve the issue , I have had the PC going for about 6 months , it is a gaming PC , it is plenty fast 6 core I7 8700 with 16gb ram and a 6gb water cooled video card , it has a built in 232gb SSD that Windows and nothing else is on , then all of My Documents are on one 2TB hard drive My Documents folder is 623gb , then I have another 2TB hard drive that I have all my Programs and games on


    I have no clue as to why it needs to refresh a folder that had nothing added to it between the times it was opened last , or anything else was done that would necessitate it to need refreshing ..... what is causing this ??? , and how do I stop it from continuing to do this ??? , it has all current updates with the exception of the Feature Update as I refuse to install that on my PC ...


    Any info that will actually help with this would be appreciated ... Thanks ...... Jim with the exception of reformatting , as I refuse to do that ....


    One other thing , it might be related or not , I don't know


    When I open anything , like My Documents from my desktop , even if I closed it in a full window , it will open in a small window and I have to click the middle square to 2 squares to get it to open full again , this also started recently , so the issue seems to have something to do with folders , or Windows Explorer possibly

    :)
     
    JimDirt, Jan 10, 2021
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    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 10, 2021
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  3. Jacko28 Win User
    Opening a Folder in VC++

    I've recently started learning VC++ and it's coming along quite nicley, I've now been given a little task by my boss to add a button to an excisting Incident report program.

    All the button needs to do is open a new explorer window and open the folder selected in the incident report program. There isn't a deadline for it, it's just to assist in my learning.

    I'm not asking for anyone to do it for me, i just need a few suggestions on how to do this so i'm looking in the correct direction?

    Thanks
     
    Jacko28, Jan 10, 2021
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  4. Frogger Win User

    Windows 10 wants to repopulate all folders within folders on another drive when I open it

    ?? 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 Windows 10 wants to repopulate all folders within folders on another drive when I open it :)
     
    Frogger, Jan 10, 2021
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