Windows 7 Folders and Files in Libraries

[SeaDogC60]

After upgrading from Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate, I find that all of my folders that were in folders automatically included in the various Libraries (e.g. Document and Pictures) are now empty and files that were not in sub-directories are missing. In Vista and still in Win7 I have two drives (C: the system drive and D: the data drive). My Documents and My Pictures folders were and still are on the D: drive. Other folders and files on the D: drive are intact. It is just the ones associated with Libraries that are the problem.

I don't think the files are really missing since the amount of used space on the D: drive has remained the same.

Any idea of what is happening and how to fix it?

 

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When you upgraded from Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate, you encountered an issue where the folders included in various Libraries (such as Documents and Pictures) appeared empty and files that were not in sub-directories were missing. Since the used space on the D: drive remained the same, it indicates that the files are not actually missing but may be facing accessibility issues due to the library settings in Windows 7. Here are steps you can take to potentially resolve this issue and restore access to your files: 1. Check Library Settings: - Open Windows Explorer and navigate to your Libraries (e.g., Documents, Pictures). - Right-click on the Library (e.g., Documents) and select "Properties." - Check the locations listed under "Library locations." Ensure that the correct drive (D and folder paths are included. 2. Restore Default Libraries: - If the folder paths in the Libraries appear incorrect, you can restore the default Library settings. - Right-click on the Library (e.g., Documents), select "Properties," and then click on "Restore Defaults." - This action will reset the Library to include the default folders (e.g., My Documents, My Pictures) from the correct location (D: drive). 3. Rebuild Library Index: - Sometimes, rebuilding the Library index can help resolve issues with missing files or folders. - Go to Control Panel > Indexing Options. - Click on "Advanced," then under the "File Types" tab, make sure the correct file types are indexed. - You can also try rebuilding the index by clicking on "Rebuild." 4. Manually Add Folders: - If the above steps don't work, try manually adding the folders back to the Libraries. - Right-click on the Library (e.g., Documents), select "Properties," and then click on "Include a folder." - Browse to the location of your folders on the D: drive and add them to the Library. 5. Check Folder Permissions: - Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the folders on the D: drive. - Right-click on the folder, go to "Properties," and check the security tab to adjust permissions if needed. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue with your files and folders appearing to be missing in the Libraries after upgrading to Windows 7. If you continue to experience problems, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.