Invisible folder thats there, but its not?

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  1. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Invisible folder thats there, but its not?


    Hello everyone, im new to this forum and I came here with a slight problem that I need to have fixed. I recently downloaded a game, and set the install directory to my Program Files (x86) and when I go to see where the folder is for the game, its not there!
    I've already tried showing all hidden files/folders etc and it still has not appeared.

    There is only one place where I can see this folder, and its when I go to install it and I choose the directory as the Program Files (x86), as you can see in the pictures

    Where I can actually see the file:
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    Where I cannot see it, even though its the same place:
    ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting

    (sorry about the pictures, it wouldnt let me post them directly on here)
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  2. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #2

    Welcome to the forum,

    Not sure why you couldn't post the pics, maybe this will help,

    Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums



    In your first pic if you slide that slider up where is the originating branch of that folder tree?
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  3. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi, umm that is just the Program Files (x86) opened up.
    Such as if you went to open your C:\ and clicked on Program Files x86\

    Edit: In the first picture is me opening the installer as if i was going to install the game (this is after i already set the directory to the program files x86 and installed it once)
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  4. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #4

    Yeah, I understand that. I was just wondering if you slid that up can you confirm that is the directory where you are looking for it?
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  5. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Yeah I can confirm that it is the correct directory as I have just checked now.

    I cannot seem to just right click on the folder and delete it either, It wont let me.
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  6. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #6

    Yeah, I've tried deleting from the dialog box before too.

    Have you tried a restart and see if shows up then?
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  7. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Yes, I have tried restarting my computer a couple times, I was going to try and see if I could delete the file through CMD but I didn't want to take the risk as I might accidentally delete something else.
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  8. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #8

    Why do you want to delete the folder? I thought you were trying to find it.
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  9. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    derekimo said:
    Why do you want to delete the folder? I thought you were trying to find it.
    Im trying to find it and delete it, its taking up a huge portion of my small SSD.
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  10. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
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    MiddahD said:
    derekimo said:
    Why do you want to delete the folder? I thought you were trying to find it.
    Im trying to find it and delete it, its taking up a huge portion of my small SSD.
    How about the hidden AppData folder?
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