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    Why does Windows Explorer hate me? (And my network drives)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Dragunov-21, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. Dragunov-21

    Dragunov-21 Notebook Evangelist

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    Can anyone fill me in on how this is possible? Open directory in windows explorer - files all gone. Check in dos, and everything's there.

    EDIT: As Scuderia noted, the directories in the example are not the same (whoops) - that said, the same thing happens when I open the correct folder in Win Explorer

    Running XP Pro SP2

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    Dragunov-21, Jul 26, 2009
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    did you hide the files?
     
    jackluo923, Jul 26, 2009
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    Is there a reason why you aren't running SP3 by now?

    If you flag a file as -system or -hidden, the DIR command won't show them, you have to use dir /A.
     
    Relativity17, Jul 27, 2009
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  4. Dragunov-21

    Dragunov-21 Notebook Evangelist

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    Because it's a work system, and they have to be standardised before the IT Dept will connect them to the network (or so I believe). I think it's because we run proprietary software that... isn't exactly bug-tested to a high standard.

    I could be wrong though, so do you think that could be a possible fix? (SP3)
     
    Dragunov-21, Jul 27, 2009
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  5. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    The CMD window the the Windows explorer window show two different directories. :confused:

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Jul 27, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Explorer and the commandline console function "dir" access the data differently, and it would appear that Explorer's data-source is not responding properly.
     
    Shyster1, Jul 27, 2009
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  7. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    The Winsdows Explorer is looking at:

    P:\Industry Solutions & Sales\Sales

    the CMD window is looking at:

    P:\Service Operations, Solutions & Sales\Sales

    Not the same directory at all!

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Jul 27, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Duh! Slaps_Forehead_big.gif

    I guess I really do need to get new glasses.

    Good catch Gary.
     
    Shyster1, Jul 27, 2009
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  9. Dragunov-21

    Dragunov-21 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ugh, cheers Gary, I look like a right eedjit now, huh? (The industry folder is supposed to be empty.

    As it stands, the problem is still there (in the same folder lol), but logging off and remapping the drives seems to be working for now.

    Nice catch though lol :eek:
     
    Dragunov-21, Jul 27, 2009
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  10. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    As I told Shyster in a private message, sometime the obvious answer is the best one. Sometimes I am Mr. Obvious, sometimes I am Mr. Oblivious.

    ...big ol' grin...

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Jul 27, 2009
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