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AlexanderRose
Copper Contributor
Jul 21, 2024

C: Users Documents folder empty

Greetings,

 

I have encountered an unexpected issue and require assistance in resolving it.

 

Upon exploring my User folder located on the desktop (accessed through Desktop Icons), I noticed that the Documents folder contains various items.

Interestingly, when I navigate to the Documents folder using Quick Actions in a file explorer window, I also find items stored within.

However, when I access This PC > C: > Users > MyUsername > Documents through a file explorer window, the folder appears to be empty.

 

Could you kindly provide guidance on how to address this discrepancy?

  • Cameron35's avatar
    Cameron35
    Copper Contributor
    Corrupted file system structures or disk errors might cause the folder to become empty. Run the built-in Check Disk (chkdsk) utility.
  • Everettoh's avatar
    Everettoh
    Copper Contributor
    Did you open the Show Hidden Files option on Windows 11? if it is disabled, many folders are folders are not showing up by default.

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