Solved Cannot find AppData under users file

[N2Abyss]

Windows 7, To old to navigate Windows Explorer anymore....

Hi all, I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times, but I can't find the info I need!
I'm trying to backup my "eM Client" data files, or complete e-mail backup, tech provides the following instructions; Backing up eM Client data files

You may wish to back up eM Client's data files, that include all the emails, calendar events, contacts, tasks and configurations. However, these data files can only be restored in eM Client.

You can find the data files in C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\eM Client\ if you are using Vista or newer versions of Windows; or C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\eM Client\ if you are using XP or older versions of Windows.

The problem is, I cannot find the "AppData" file under my user or public user file.
As well I don't understand the disappearing "My Documents" folder thing either, and this could explain why I'm having trouble navigating to the data files I need in the C: drive!
Thanks in advance for any help
N2

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Hello N2Abyss

Appdata is a hidden folder in the users profile. This will show you how to hide/unhide them - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/394-hidden-files-folders-show-hide.html

Regards Danny

 

[N2Abyss]

Thanks Danny for the quick reply!, I reviewed "Files & Folders" Options, and I already had " Hidden Files and Folders" ticked to show "Hidden files, folders and drives.
But was not able to find the application data folder.

So I un-ticked "Hide protected operating system files" Now the "Application Data Folder" shows up, but I can't get into it! to copy the file I need. ??
Any help here?
Thanks
N2

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Hi N2Abyss

Sounds like a permissions issue.The AppData folder should show when you tick the "show hidden files and folders" and isn't usually inaccessible. What is the error you are getting when you try and open the folder. What user account type do you have, are you an administrator on that pc.
Try running the system file checker anyway - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

If you right click the folder/properties/security is your user account ticked for full control.


Danny

 

[N2Abyss]

Danny, the error I get when trying to open App Data is this -C:\Users\All Users\Application Data is not accessible. Access is denied.

I went back to the tree in explorer to C:\Users and checked the permissions, All users are set to Full permissions.

If I find files that are not set to "full" and try to change them I get this error; An error occurred while applying security information to: C:\Users\All Users\Application Data

Thanks
N2

 

[Jacee]

If you are the *Administrator*, then read this tutorial http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1911-take-ownership-shortcut.html