Some Files and Folders Appear in Windows File Explorer but not in Open/Save/Run Dialog Boxes?
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I am using Windows 10 Pro and I've encountered a strange issue where I can see all files and folders in Windows File Explorer. However, if I launch an application (MS Word, web browser, etc.) and bring up an "Open", "Save", or "Run" dialog window, when I navigate through my file system, some folders and folders do not appear.
So for instance, suppose I save a text file called "notes.txt" on my desktop. I can launch the Windows File Explorer and navigate to "C:UsersmyselfDesktop" folder and can see it there. However, if I launch the "Notepad" app, and then click on "File" >> "Open" to bring up the dialog box -- when I browse to "C:UsersmyselfDesktop" the file is missing. I make sure to specify all file types, so I should be able to view all files.
The problem is similar to the one mentioned here: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/fc6c7a20-0fd4-4e48-bf12-a8ebce1f083e/folder-appears-in-windows-explorer-but-not-in-the-open-file-dialog?forum=w7itproui
I could not find an answer anywhere. Has anyone else experienced the same problem?
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I am using Windows 10 Pro and I've encountered a strange issue where I can see all files and folders in Windows File Explorer. However, if I launch an application (MS Word, web browser, etc.) and bring up an "Open", "Save", or "Run" dialog window, when I navigate through my file system, some folders and folders do not appear.
So for instance, suppose I save a text file called "notes.txt" on my desktop. I can launch the Windows File Explorer and navigate to "C:UsersmyselfDesktop" folder and can see it there. However, if I launch the "Notepad" app, and then click on "File" >> "Open" to bring up the dialog box -- when I browse to "C:UsersmyselfDesktop" the file is missing. I make sure to specify all file types, so I should be able to view all files.
The problem is similar to the one mentioned here: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/fc6c7a20-0fd4-4e48-bf12-a8ebce1f083e/folder-appears-in-windows-explorer-but-not-in-the-open-file-dialog?forum=w7itproui
I could not find an answer anywhere. Has anyone else experienced the same problem?
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asked Oct 10 at 14:40
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Can you see any pattern to which files are and are not visible through the applications? Are there any applications not affected by this?
– Twisty Impersonator
Oct 10 at 15:05
I can't reproduce the problem. Does it happen when booting in Safe mode?
– harrymc
Oct 10 at 17:28
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I am using Windows 10 Pro and I've encountered a strange issue where I can see all files and folders in Windows File Explorer. However, if I launch an application (MS Word, web browser, etc.) and bring up an "Open", "Save", or "Run" dialog window, when I navigate through my file system, some folders and folders do not appear.
So for instance, suppose I save a text file called "notes.txt" on my desktop. I can launch the Windows File Explorer and navigate to "C:UsersmyselfDesktop" folder and can see it there. However, if I launch the "Notepad" app, and then click on "File" >> "Open" to bring up the dialog box -- when I browse to "C:UsersmyselfDesktop" the file is missing. I make sure to specify all file types, so I should be able to view all files.
The problem is similar to the one mentioned here: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/fc6c7a20-0fd4-4e48-bf12-a8ebce1f083e/folder-appears-in-windows-explorer-but-not-in-the-open-file-dialog?forum=w7itproui
I could not find an answer anywhere. Has anyone else experienced the same problem?
windows windows-10 windows-explorer
asked Oct 10 at 14:40
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I am using Windows 10 Pro and I've encountered a strange issue where I can see all files and folders in Windows File Explorer. However, if I launch an application (MS Word, web browser, etc.) and bring up an "Open", "Save", or "Run" dialog window, when I navigate through my file system, some folders and folders do not appear.
So for instance, suppose I save a text file called "notes.txt" on my desktop. I can launch the Windows File Explorer and navigate to "C:UsersmyselfDesktop" folder and can see it there. However, if I launch the "Notepad" app, and then click on "File" >> "Open" to bring up the dialog box -- when I browse to "C:UsersmyselfDesktop" the file is missing. I make sure to specify all file types, so I should be able to view all files.
The problem is similar to the one mentioned here: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/fc6c7a20-0fd4-4e48-bf12-a8ebce1f083e/folder-appears-in-windows-explorer-but-not-in-the-open-file-dialog?forum=w7itproui
I could not find an answer anywhere. Has anyone else experienced the same problem?
windows windows-10 windows-explorer
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asked Oct 10 at 14:40
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asked Oct 10 at 14:40
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asked Oct 10 at 14:40
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Can you see any pattern to which files are and are not visible through the applications? Are there any applications not affected by this?
– Twisty Impersonator
Oct 10 at 15:05
I can't reproduce the problem. Does it happen when booting in Safe mode?
– harrymc
Oct 10 at 17:28
add a comment |
Can you see any pattern to which files are and are not visible through the applications? Are there any applications not affected by this?
– Twisty Impersonator
Oct 10 at 15:05
I can't reproduce the problem. Does it happen when booting in Safe mode?
– harrymc
Oct 10 at 17:28
Can you see any pattern to which files are and are not visible through the applications? Are there any applications not affected by this?
– Twisty Impersonator
Oct 10 at 15:05
Can you see any pattern to which files are and are not visible through the applications? Are there any applications not affected by this?
– Twisty Impersonator
Oct 10 at 15:05
I can't reproduce the problem. Does it happen when booting in Safe mode?
– harrymc
Oct 10 at 17:28
I can't reproduce the problem. Does it happen when booting in Safe mode?
– harrymc
Oct 10 at 17:28
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Can you see any pattern to which files are and are not visible through the applications? Are there any applications not affected by this?
– Twisty Impersonator
Oct 10 at 15:05
I can't reproduce the problem. Does it happen when booting in Safe mode?
– harrymc
Oct 10 at 17:28