Windows Explorer Folders Gone Wonky


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ulitmate x64
       #1

    Windows Explorer Folders Gone Wonky


    My girlfriend was trying to delete multiple folders and somehow the folder icon got changed to 3 blue rectangles. Not only that but now you can't see the properties, delete, or even move the folders. Any time you try to move them it just creates a shortcut. I've never seen this before. Anyone know what's wrong and how to fix it?
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  2. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #2

    You might use this on the My Music folder ?
    Previous Versions - Restore Files and Folders
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  3. Posts : 72,046
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #3

    Hello Cphreeze,

    It looks like it may be your folder view settings.

    Set your folder views to this below to see if it may help. :)

    File and Folder Arrangement - Group by - Sort by - Arrange by

    Arrange by -> Folder
    Group by -> (None)
    Sort by -> Name
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  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ulitmate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thrash, unfortunately I didn't have a restore point for this folder as it was only a week old. However, Brink that worked! I don't know how she did that but at least now I know how to fix it! Thanks!
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  5. Posts : 72,046
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    You're most welcome. I'm glad it could. :)
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