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The user is experiencing issues locating files after copying a folder to a new Windows computer, with the folder properties indicating substantial file size and quantity. Despite enabling "show hidden files," they cannot see any files when exploring subdirectories and mention that they cannot find an option to display system files in their version of Explorer. The conversation highlights difficulties in locating hidden/system files with limited options available in their current Windows Explorer setup.
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I have installed a new computer and copied files from my old one. Properties on the folder I copied to shows 639MB and 4,197 files but going through the sub directories I cannot find any files at all.
I have checked “show hidden files”.
 

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"Show hidden" only shows those with the hidden bit set, you'll need to go into View options and allow "system" files to be shown although user data isn't generally set with the system flag.
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"Show hidden" only shows those with the hidden bit set, you'll need to go into View options and allow "system" files to be shown although user data isn't generally set with the system flag.
 

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Neemobeer said:
"Show hidden" only shows those with the hidden bit set, you'll need to go into View options and allow "system" files to be shown although user data isn't generally set with the system flag.
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I can’t find a system files option in my version of explorer.
 

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An image from 'Missing files'. Windows File Explorer showing Folder Options with arrows highlighting the View tab and hidden files settings.
 

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