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Windows won't let me see program Files!

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I currently have windows 10 pro on my computer. The problem that I am having now is that when I try to do anything to the program files (copy log files, etc.) It shows up as this - . This is really annoying, and I cannot send a log file from a game that crashed to the developers. Thank you!

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That's not where program files are. They are in the in two folders on the Windows drive, not in the users area. 

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19 minutes ago, Jamiec1130 said:

That's not where program files are. They are in the in two folders on the Windows drive, not in the users area. 

The particular file that I am looking for is AppData. On my windows 10 home computer, this shows up no problem, as well as other files. I can't access these files on the pro computer, and it is pro! What the heck? If i search up "AppData", I get tons of results. This is why I need to know how to see the hidden files.

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7 minutes ago, Opencircuit74 said:

The particular file that I am looking for is AppData. On my windows 10 home computer, this shows up no problem, as well as other files. I can't access these files on the pro computer, and it is pro! What the heck? If i search up "AppData", I get tons of results. This is why I need to know how to see the hidden files.

For that you can't see the folder. Type Windows key + R (for Run) and type %appdata% and you will see the files. 

Main System: Phobos

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (8C/16T), ASRock B450 Steel Legend, 16GB G.SKILL Aegis DDR4 3000MHz, AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB (XFX), 960GB Crucial M500, 2TB Seagate BarraCuda, Windows 10 Pro for Workstations/macOS Catalina

 

Secondary System: York

Intel Core i7-2600 (4C/8T), ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3, 16GB GEIL Enhance Corsa DDR3 1600MHz, Zotac GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB, 240GB ADATA Ultimate SU650, Windows 10 Pro for Workstations

 

Older File Server: Yet to be named

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How do I get them to stay in my user file? It should work, My home has the files available.

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If you are looking for the appdata files you need to show hidden files. 

Please Quote or tag me @GigabitXe to make sure I see your reply. 

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Just now, Space2867 said:

If you are looking for the appdata files you need to show hidden files. 

I know I need to, but HOW? How do I get them to show up in my user folder?

 

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Within the user folder go up to the top and click on the "View" tab. Over to the left of the ribbon that comes down there is a box that says "hidden items". Check this box and you should be good. 

Please Quote or tag me @GigabitXe to make sure I see your reply. 

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12 hours ago, Space2867 said:

Within the user folder go up to the top and click on the "View" tab. Over to the left of the ribbon that comes down there is a box that says "hidden items". Check this box and you should be good. 

I would also recommend enabling file extensions. For power user those are really important way to keep track of files.

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jamiec1130 gave the correct answer

 

C:\Users\######\AppData\Local

C:\Users\######\AppData\LocalLow

C:\Users\######\AppData\Roaming

 

replace the ##### with username

are the folders in there usually.... most programs are in Roaming and Local

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