Drive Problem after reformatting from windows 8.1 to 7


  1. devlin525
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    Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Drive Problem after reformatting from windows 8.1 to 7


    I was using Windows 8.1 Enterprise before then I decided to go back to Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit just for a change. So I did. But after that, my Drive D: became inaccessible and what I did to fix and to access it again was the permission. And it worked but after that the Drive D: became somewhat weird. I will attach a screenshot on what I am talking about.


    While I was still in Windows 8.1 there is no "File folder" in there. So I wonder if this is normal in Windows 7 because I haven't used it in a long time.

    OUTLINE:
    8 to 7
    Drive D: inaccessible
    Change D: permissions
    Filder folder thing
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Devlin, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    It seems like you are talking about the folder view settings.

    Your top screenshot is in a library. You could click on View -> Group by -> (None) to no longer see the files in the folder grouped by folders like that.
    Your bottom screenshot is just a folder in details view.
    Hope this helps, :)
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  4. devlin525
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    Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Thank you so much!!!
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  6. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    You're most welcome. :)
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