Cannot open files from within programs

[nicksti]

Problem suddenly occurred yesterday. I tried it with Powerpoint and AutoCAD.

Launch a program.
Go to File... Open

I can see all the drives and folders but no files are listed in the window, even if I change the file types to all. Of course I can go to the physical folders via Windows and open the files.

Something clearly broke but I am at a loss here. It is not a broken file association because nothing is listed.

 

[americancritic2]

Hello I have the same os, have you tried a simple restore going back say 3 to 5 days to see if it will correct its self.

 

[Layback Bear]

This tutorial by Brink may or may not help but worth a try.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/56005-file-folder-hide-unhide.html