{"id":2643,"date":"2024-12-30T09:58:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T09:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/?p=2643"},"modified":"2024-12-30T09:58:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T09:58:48","slug":"missing-folder-from-hard-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/missing-folder-from-hard-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Find a Missing Folder on My Hard Drive?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cI have an external hard drive of 16TB filled with office work. All my department folders were stored on it, but 1 suddenly disappeared. My PC shows clearly that the folder is on the drive because the space is still occupied. Please, how do I get access to the missing folder?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/hard-drive-connecting-to-computer.jpg\" alt=\"hard drive connecting to computer\" class=\"wp-image-2669\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/hard-drive-connecting-to-computer.jpg 766w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/hard-drive-connecting-to-computer-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Losing a folder can be very frustrating, especially since you trusted it to be safe on the hard drive. It can even get more confusing when you notice that the folder is still on the drive, but you don\u2019t have access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news amidst all these is that there are several solutions to this problem. In this article, we will teach you 6 ways to find missing folders from hard drive without any hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/missing-folder-from-hard-drive\/#How_to_Fix_Missing_Folders_from_Hard_Drive\" title=\"How to Fix Missing Folders from Hard Drive?\">How to Fix Missing Folders from Hard Drive?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/missing-folder-from-hard-drive\/#Solution_1_Untick_Show_Hidden_Files_Folders_and_Drives_Button\" title=\"Solution 1: Untick Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives Button\">Solution 1: Untick Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/missing-folder-from-hard-drive\/#Solution_2_Run_CHKDSK_to_Fix_the_Corrupted_File_System_and_Find_Missing_Folder\" title=\"Solution 2: Run CHKDSK to Fix the Corrupted File System and Find Missing Folder\">Solution 2: Run CHKDSK to Fix the Corrupted File System and Find Missing Folder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/missing-folder-from-hard-drive\/#Solution_3_Using_the_Attrib_Command_to_Display_Missing_Folder\" title=\"Solution 3: Using the Attrib Command to Display Missing Folder\">Solution 3: Using the Attrib Command to Display Missing Folder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/missing-folder-from-hard-drive\/#Solution_4_Scan_External_Hard_Drive_for_Viruses_and_Malware\" title=\"Solution 4: Scan External Hard Drive for Viruses and Malware\">Solution 4: Scan External Hard Drive for Viruses and Malware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/missing-folder-from-hard-drive\/#Solution_5_Change_the_Registry_Value_to_Fix_Missing_Files_from_External_HDD\" title=\"Solution 5: Change the Registry Value to Fix Missing Files from External HDD\">Solution 5: Change the Registry Value to Fix Missing Files from External HDD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/missing-folder-from-hard-drive\/#Solution_6_Using_File_Recovery_Software_to_Recover_Missing_Folders_on_Hard_Drive\" title=\"Solution 6: Using File Recovery Software to Recover Missing Folders on Hard Drive\">Solution 6: Using File Recovery Software to Recover Missing Folders on Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/missing-folder-from-hard-drive\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/missing-folder-from-hard-drive\/#FAQs_about_Missing_Folders_from_Hard_Drive\" title=\"FAQs about Missing Folders from Hard Drive\">FAQs about Missing Folders from Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_a_Folder_is_Missing_on_the_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>Why a Folder is Missing on the Hard Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before discussing how to find missing files from external hard drive, here are the common reasons why files in external hard drive disappeared:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c<strong>Human Error:<\/strong> You may accidentally delete a folder when organizing your PC or your system is set to hide files and folders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\uddc3\ufe0f<strong>Logical Error:<\/strong> A folder on a hard drive can get corrupted or disappear if the drive is disconnected without proper ejection, or when there is a power surge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2623\ufe0f<strong>Viruses or Malware Infection:<\/strong> When your hard drive or PC is infected with a virus or malware (mostly happens after downloading apps or files), your folders can get affected, resulting in their disappearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2692\ufe0f<strong>Physical Damage:<\/strong> When the hard drive is physically damaged and produces unusual noises or your system doesn&#8217;t recognize the drive, there is a high chance that the internal components may be affected. This can result in the loss of some folders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Missing_Folders_from_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>How to Fix Missing Folders from Hard Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explained below are the different solutions to find and retrieve files disappeared from external hard drive. Strictly follow the instructions to successfully restore your missing files\/folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_1_Untick_Show_Hidden_Files_Folders_and_Drives_Button\"><\/span>Solution 1: Untick Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This solution is most suitable when you notice that your hard drive is still occupied by some files\/folders, but they are not visible. This means that the files\/folders are hidden, so you have to unhide them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to unhide files in external hard drive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> and click on <strong>This PC<\/strong> or <strong>My Computer<\/strong> (depending on your Windows version).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the menu bar and select the <strong>View<\/strong> tab, then you can see the <strong>Options<\/strong> button, double click it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/double-click-the-option-button.jpg\" alt=\"double click the option button\" class=\"wp-image-2649\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/double-click-the-option-button.jpg 739w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/double-click-the-option-button-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>View<\/strong> tab and under Advanced settings, tick the <strong>Show hidden files, folders, and drives<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/tick-the-show-hidden-files-folders-and-drives-button.png\" alt=\"tick the Show hidden files, folders, and drives button\" class=\"wp-image-2651\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/tick-the-show-hidden-files-folders-and-drives-button.png 382w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/tick-the-show-hidden-files-folders-and-drives-button-241x300.png 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong> and then <strong>OK<\/strong>, and see whether your folder is shown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_2_Run_CHKDSK_to_Fix_the_Corrupted_File_System_and_Find_Missing_Folder\"><\/span>Solution 2: Run CHKDSK to Fix the Corrupted File System and Find Missing Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CHKDSK (Check Disk) is a built-in troubleshooting command tool that\u2019s ideal for logical errors like bad sectors and file system corruption. This tool searches for errors within the drive and attempts to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check Disk has several commands for scanning file systems, such as <strong>\/f<\/strong> and <strong>\/r<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\/f<\/strong> is used to scan and repair drive errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\/r<\/strong> checks for bad sectors on your external hard drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to fix external hard drive files disappeared through CHKDSK:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Windows search bar and type <strong>CMD<\/strong>. Select Command Prompt and click <strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-run-as-administrator.png\" alt=\"click Run as Administrator\" class=\"wp-image-2653\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-run-as-administrator.png 402w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-run-as-administrator-291x300.png 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type <strong>chkdsk D: \/f<\/strong> and then press <strong>Enter<\/strong> on your keyboard. This will scan and repair any logical error on the drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-chkdsk-d-f-1024x280.png\" alt=\"type chkdsk d:\/f\" class=\"wp-image-2655\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-chkdsk-d-f-1024x280.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-chkdsk-d-f-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-chkdsk-d-f-768x210.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-chkdsk-d-f.png 1047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2757<strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Replace <strong>D<\/strong> with your external hard drive\u2019s letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_3_Using_the_Attrib_Command_to_Display_Missing_Folder\"><\/span>Solution 3: Using the Attrib Command to Display Missing Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This solution is useful for changing file attributes, such as making hidden files and folders visible. It involves using the Attrib command, which is a command-line tool in Windows that allows you to view and modify folder attributes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common Attrib commands are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>R<\/strong>: Read-only attribute (prevents modification)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>H<\/strong>: Hidden attribute (hides files\/folders)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>S<\/strong>: System attribute (marks files\/folders as system-critical)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to recover missing folders from hard drive using Attrib command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, go to the Windows search bar and input <strong>CMD<\/strong>, then click Command Prompt and choose <strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in this command: <strong>attrib \u2013h \u2013r \u2013s \/s \/d F:\\*.*<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-in-the-command.png\" alt=\"Type in this command\" class=\"wp-image-2656\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-in-the-command.png 751w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-in-the-command-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And press <strong>Enter<\/strong> on your keyboard. This will unhide your hidden files, and make them accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2757<strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Replace <strong>F<\/strong> with your external hard drive\u2019s letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_4_Scan_External_Hard_Drive_for_Viruses_and_Malware\"><\/span>Solution 4: Scan External Hard Drive for Viruses and Malware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Viruses and malware are major culprits of data disappearing from hard drive. Once your computer or external hard drive is infected with virus or malware, your files and folders are at risk of deletion. Thus, it\u2019s advisable to install a powerful antivirus to safeguard your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to scan and eliminate viruses and malware from your external hard drive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> > <strong>Update &amp; Security <\/strong>> <strong>Windows Security.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong> and click <strong>Manage settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-manage-settings.png\" alt=\"click Manage settings\" class=\"wp-image-2657\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-manage-settings.png 703w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-manage-settings-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Switch on <strong>Real-time protection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/switch-on-real-time-protection.jpg\" alt=\"Switch on Real-time protection\" class=\"wp-image-2658\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/switch-on-real-time-protection.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/switch-on-real-time-protection-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>, and click <strong>This PC<\/strong> or <strong>My Computer<\/strong> (depending on your Windows version). This will display all the drives connected to your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the external hard drive and select <strong>Scan with Microsoft Defender<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-with-microsoft-defender.png\" alt=\"Scan with Microsoft Defender\" class=\"wp-image-2659\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-with-microsoft-defender.png 690w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-with-microsoft-defender-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_5_Change_the_Registry_Value_to_Fix_Missing_Files_from_External_HDD\"><\/span>Solution 5: Change the Registry Value to Fix Missing Files from External HDD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows Registry contains several system configurations, such as the CheckedValue in Regedit, which can cause files and folders to disappear. This solution is more viable after you\u2019ve selected \u201cShow hidden files, folders, and drives\u201d as explained in Solution 1, and yet, your data is still missing. You can change your system\u2019s registry settings to make hidden files and folders visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to recover files external hard drive by changing the Registry Value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Windows search bar and input <strong>regedit<\/strong>. Choose <strong>Registry Editor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE<\/strong> > <strong>SOFTWARE<\/strong> > <strong>CurrentVersion<\/strong> > <strong>Explorer<\/strong> > <strong>Advanced<\/strong> > <strong>Folder<\/strong> > <strong>Hidden<\/strong> > <strong>SHOWALL<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/showall-hidden-files.png\" alt=\"showall hidden files\" class=\"wp-image-2661\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/showall-hidden-files.png 679w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/showall-hidden-files-300x109.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>CheckedValue<\/strong> and ensure its value is <strong>1<\/strong>. If the value is different, delete the CheckedValue key and form a new DWORD. To do this, you have to right-click on the white space, choose <strong>new<\/strong>, and click <strong>DWORD<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/dword-value.png\" alt=\"dword value\" class=\"wp-image-2663\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/dword-value.png 628w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/dword-value-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, change the name from DWORD to <strong>CheckedValue<\/strong>, and set the value to <strong>1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_6_Using_File_Recovery_Software_to_Recover_Missing_Folders_on_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>Solution 6: Using File Recovery Software to Recover Missing Folders on Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried all the solutions above and your folders are still missing, the next line of action is to use file recovery software. Our top recommendation is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY<\/a> due to its high success rate(over 96%) and ease of use. This recovery software has an extensive capability in finding and restoring missing folders from hard drive no matter the situation whether virus\/malware infection, human error, logical error, or physical damage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1024x502.jpg\" alt=\"onerecovery for windows page\" class=\"wp-image-2664\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1536x753.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win.jpg 1741w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It features a dual-scan mode: Quick Scan and Deep Scan. While the Quick Scan rapidly searches your hard drive for missing files and folders, the Deep Scan conducts a thorough search, guaranteeing that all missing data is recovered. This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/windows-tips\/pictures-folders-missing-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recovery of missing picture folders in Windows<\/a>, as well as audios, videos, documents, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to recover deleted files on external hard disk using ONERECOVERY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install ONERECOVERY on your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/install\/OneRecoveryInstall_2.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-windows-download-button.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2048\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the external hard drive to your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch ONERECOVERY and select the external hard drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/select-hard-drive-for-recovery.png\" alt=\"select hard drive for recovery\" class=\"wp-image-1670\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/select-hard-drive-for-recovery.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/select-hard-drive-for-recovery-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediately, ONERECOVERY begins to conduct a scan, searching for all the missing files and folders on the drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the scan, preview the results, choose the files and folders you want back, and click <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recover-scanned-files-onerecovery.png\" alt=\"recover scanned files onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-1678\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recover-scanned-files-onerecovery.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recover-scanned-files-onerecovery-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Realizing a folder on an external hard drive is nowhere to be found can be very painful, especially if it contains precious data. Thankfully, you don\u2019t have to panic if you\u2019re familiar with the solutions to this scenario. In this article, we\u2019ve discussed the various ways to find missing folders from hard drive, with a 100% guarantee to get your lost files and folders back if use ONERECOVERY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Missing_Folders_from_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>FAQs about Missing Folders from Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to get more insight about how to recover deleted files on external hard disk via the answers to these frequently asked questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3How to Fix All the Files in My C Drive Disappeared?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/c-drive-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">How to recover deleted files from the C drive<\/a> is pretty simple. You can simply retrieve your files by using ONERECOVERY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here are the steps involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install ONERECOVERY on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch ONERECOVERY and select the C drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-1024x673.png\" alt=\"select a location to start recovery\" class=\"wp-image-1328\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically, it begins to scan the drive for all missing files, including the deleted, overwritten, corrupted, and disappeared files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-1024x711.png\" alt=\"preview the result using onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-1249\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-1024x711.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview the scan results, select the files you want to restore, and click <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3How to Fix Local D Drive Keeps Popping Error?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major reason why your local D drive keeps showing error is because of an outdated driver. Follow this process to fix it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows<\/strong> and <strong>X<\/strong> keys at the same time, and select <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-device-manager.png\" alt=\"select Device Manager\" class=\"wp-image-2665\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-device-manager.png 262w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-device-manager-186x300.png 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expand <strong>Disk Drives<\/strong> to view your drives. Right-click the D drive and select <strong>Update Driver<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-driver.png\" alt=\"Update Driver\" class=\"wp-image-2666\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-driver.png 547w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-driver-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose <strong>Search automatically for drives<\/strong>. Windows will search online and install the latest driver if available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-automatically-for-drives.jpg\" alt=\"Search automatically for drives\" class=\"wp-image-2667\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-automatically-for-drives.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/hard-drive-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-automatically-for-drives-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After the update is complete, restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI have an external hard drive of 16TB filled with office work. 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