Windows 7 cannot find file.


  1. Posts : 18
    Windows 7
       #1

    Windows 7 cannot find file.


    I “used” to have a .docx file on my desktop but somehow it has disappeared. I searched my hard drive and search finds the file but when I click to open I get the following message: Windows cannot fine ‘file:///c:/<file name> Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.

    Is there anything I can do to try and recover this file?

    Thank you in advance for any help,
    yeto
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 7,351
    Windows 7 HP 64
       #2

    What you may have found is a link to the file that is no longer there.
    Have you seen if it's not at the recycled bin?
    Just for precaution, do a check disk.
    Open Explorer, right click on the C: drive - Properties - Tools - Error check - check now.
    It will schedule to check on next restart.
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #3

    Please fill in you specs.
    This tutorial by Brink will help you.

    System Info - See Your System Specs - Windows 7 Help Forums

    Jack
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 1,002
    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
       #4

    If you know the file name (even approximately) Everything<dot>com will list every file on your PC
    - use filter "*.docx" ... including the asterisk but exclude the quotes
    - and "Everything" will list every .docx file on your pc, attached drives, even hidden files
    Everything.com is free
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