In our daily life and work, we often need to organize and move files in our computers. However, sometimes we find that after moving some folders, we can't find them on our computer. This not only makes our file management confusing but can also lead to the loss of important files. Therefore, this article will explore why your computer can't be found after moving some folders, and how to fix this problem.
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Part 1: Why can't I find my computer after I move some folders?
(1) An error occurred during the movement
During the process of moving a folder, if the operation is improper or interrupted unexpectedly, it may cause the folder move to fail. For example, during the copying or cutting process, if there is a sudden power outage or system crash, it may result in the file not being fully moved.
(2) Folder properties are modified
Folder properties determine the visibility and accessibility of files. If a folder's properties are modified to be hidden, the folder will not be visible on your computer.
(3) The folder is deleted
After moving a folder, there may be a mistake and you want to delete unnecessary files, but you accidentally delete the folder at the same time, or the folder is deleted due to a virus infection on your computer.
Part 2: How to solve the problem of not being able to find the moved folder?
1. Check whether the mobile operation is successful
To confirm that the folder has been successfully moved, you can check both the source and destination locations.
2. Modify the folder properties
Try modifying the properties to make the folder visible. In Windows 10, you can modify the properties of a folder by following these steps:
- Press WIN+E to open Explorer and click "View" at the top of the screen.
- Find "Hidden Items" and check it on, then see if there are any translucent folders displayed.
- If there is, right-click on the folder and select the "Properties" option.
- Uncheck the "Hide" option and click "OK" to change the folder properties to visible.
Please note that the exact operation may vary depending on the version of Windows, but the general process should be similar.
3. Check if there is a recycle bin
If you don't know whether the folder was deleted by mistake, you can check whether there is a folder in the recycle bin and restore it if there is. In Windows 10, perform the following steps:
- Open the Recycle Bin, and in the Recycle Bin window, browse the list of deleted files and folders to find the folder you want to recover.
- Select the folders you want to recover, if your folders show more than one in the recycle bin, you can hold down the Ctrl key to select them at the same time.
- Click the "Restore Selected Items" button at the top of the Recycle Bin window, or right-click and select "Restore".
- Once the restore is complete, you can close the Recycle Bin window and go back to the original location to view the recovered folders.
Please note that the exact operation may vary depending on the version of Windows, but the general process should be similar.
4. Use data recovery software
If the folder is not found in the Recycle Bin and it is not backed up, you can consider using data recovery software to try to recover the lost folder. The following is an example of Cloud Knight data recovery software that supports operation on XP/Win7/Win8/Win10/Win11:
Step 1: Download and install the software (remember not to download and install it on the disk where the lost data is located), select the corresponding scanning method after launching, then select the disk where the lost folder is located, and click "Start Scan".
Step 2: Wait for the software to scan the end, you can search according to the folder path, if you can't find the folder, it may be classified into the "Unknown Path" folder because the original path directory information is missing, you can go there to find it.
Step 3: After finding the folder, it is recommended to preview the data inside, then check it after confirming that the data is correct, click the "Recover Now" button, and save the folder data to other disks.
Please note that do not write new data to the disk where the lost folder is located until the data is successfully recovered, as this may result in overwriting.
End:
When organizing and moving files on the computer, we need to pay attention to the correctness and accuracy of the operation. If you cannot find the moved folder, you can troubleshoot and deal with the problem as described above. At the same time, in order to avoid the risk of data loss, it is advisable to back up important files regularly. With a proper file management and backup strategy, we can effectively ensure the integrity and security of your data.
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