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The tag 'magic folders' on WindowsForum.com refers to the third-party application Magic Folders, which hides and optionally encrypts folders on Windows systems. Discussions focus on issues encountered after upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7, where the software fails to properly unhide folders, causing data to become invisible. Users seek recovery methods for files that remain hidden despite the application's unhide option. The tag covers troubleshooting steps for restoring access to these folders, including potential conflicts with newer Windows versions and the need for alternative recovery tools.
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    Windows 7 Recovering Invisible Files After Upgrading from Vista to Windows 7

    Hi all. I did a download upgrade to Win 7 on my Vista machine. It went extremely smoothly, and I love Win 7 so far. Except: I had been using a program called Magic Folders with Vista. This is an app that hides folders of your choice, even encrypts the files therein if you want. When I...
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    • antivirus data loss documents encryption file explorer file management file recovery folder options hidden files magic folders operating system software issues tech support upgrade windows 7 windows vista
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