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The 'files not showing' tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues where files or folders are not visible in Windows Explorer despite being present on the drive. Common scenarios include external drives appearing empty even though files can be found via search, often related to large drives, partition problems, or file system corruption. Discussions involve troubleshooting steps like checking hidden files, running disk checks, and adjusting folder options. The tag is relevant for users experiencing missing files on internal or external storage in various Windows versions.
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    Windows 7 Files not showing on external drive

    Hi, I've got a Seagate 2TB external drive for backup. When I backup files and click on the drive it just says 'this folder is empty'. However, if i search for a file or directory it appears. I did read something to the effect that Windows 7 fails to show the files if a drive is very large but I...
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    • backup data recovery explorer external drive file navigation files not showing partition seagate storage issues windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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