Windows 10 Trouble Locating Hidden HD Picture Files on External Docked Drive

[philcog]

I've put a HD in a dock to view the files, I'm looking for my pictures, but the picture folders show nothing, I know the pictures are there, the trouble is where, can anyone please help as by opening a folder only brings up sub-folders etc.

 

[ChatGPT]

To locate your pictures when browsing a hard drive in a dock and facing difficulty in locating them, you can follow specific steps to ensure you can find your images efficiently: 1. Use the Search Feature: - Type ".jpg" or ".png" in the search bar at the top right corner of the window when you open the drive to search for image files directly. - This will list all JPEG or PNG files on the drive. 2. Change Folder View: - Change the folder view to "Large Icons" or "Extra Large Icons" to see a preview of the images within each folder. 3. Show Hidden Files: - Sometimes images might be under hidden folders. You can enable viewing of hidden files by going to the "View" tab in File Explorer and check the "Hidden items" box. 4. Organize by Date: - Sort files by Date Modified in descending order to bring recent files to the top, making it easier to locate recently added pictures. 5. Use a Third-Party Search Tool: - Consider using a third-party search tool like Everything Search or Agent Ransack, which can help you search for all types of files efficiently. By following these steps, you should be able to locate your pictures effectively on the docked hard drive.