Can not view folders

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  1. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #11

    In any Explorer (NOT Internet Explorer) window, click the Organize button and follow the numbers in the snip:

    Navigation Pane - Turn On or Off

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    Last edited by Brink; 07 Apr 2013 at 03:44. Reason: added tutorial link for more info
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  2. Posts : 107
    ncxzjfn
    Thread Starter
       #12

    Brink said:
    The main thing I notice is that your navigation pane (left side) is empty.

    Do you have this issue in any other web browser?

    Is it also empty when you open Windows Explorer?
    Other browsers=sorta. While using IE10, the navigation pane is blank but the main area is the desktop. But when I open a folder to explore it, it will not let me go back/sticks to that folder.

    And for windows explorer, i can use the navigation pane in Explorer.

    And for the most recent reply, I did it and Navigation pane was already selected. Still have the issue.
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    Last edited by Superluigi6; 07 Apr 2013 at 09:34.
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  3. Posts : 72,046
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #13

    Yeah, you have navigation pane turned on, but it's empty for some reason when it should not be.

    For now, run a sfc /scannow command to see if finds and can repair any corrupted or modified system files that will hopefully fix this for you. You may need to run it a few times followed by a restart after each time.

    SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker
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  4. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #14

    Here's another thought, check if Show All Folders is checked.

    Navigation Pane - Show All Folders

    Can not view folders-folders.jpg
    Last edited by Brink; 07 Apr 2013 at 03:44. Reason: added tutorial link for more info
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  5. Posts : 107
    ncxzjfn
    Thread Starter
       #15

    First of all, thanks for all the support. I'm just saying this because everyone here is very helpful

    Brink's response
    It just finished. There were corrupt files in the CBS.log, and will take effect in the next reboot which I'll do now.

    Britton30's response
    I'll have to try yours after reboot. Hopefully it's okay with you :)

    Notice: when I try to save something/save as, it shows the navigation pane.
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  6. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #16

    Are the folders showing now?
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  7. Posts : 107
    ncxzjfn
    Thread Starter
       #17

    The folders are indeed showing, but I used brink's solution first, which helped.

    Thank you Brink for the solution and Britton30 for also helping. And luckily I didn't have to do a System restore!
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  8. Posts : 72,046
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #18

    That's great news. Glad we were able to help. :)
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  9. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #19

    you're welcome.
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