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When MS replaced Windows 10 with Windows 11 all of my folders, subfolders, and files under "This PC" disappeared. How do I get access to them via This PC?
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Hi, thank you for reaching out. First, check if your files are still under C:\Users[your username], Open File Explorer, go to “This PC,” then your main drive (usually C:), and look inside your user folder. If the files are there, you can right-click any folder like Documents or Pictures and choose “Pin to Quick Access” to show them again. If “This PC” doesn’t show your standard folders, open File Explorer Options, set “Open File Explorer to” as “This PC,” then click “Restore Defaults.”
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Have the same issue but I don't want them for easy access in File explorer. This completely breaks FolderBrowseDialog functionality for users as now they have to dig through the folders(which most of them have no clue where these folders actually are located). There needs to be an easy way to get these back. Users of applications are complaining about the standard forms FolderBrowseDialog no longer showing these.
