Author Topic: My Documents/My Pictures Folder not displaying content... (Read 30693 times)

fartbubble · « **on:** May 15, 2011, 04:44:14 AM »

The My Pictures folder(1) and the files contained therein(272) are using several hundred MB, yet it does not dislay any of the files or folders. When i used the search option, i noticed that the My Documents folder also did not have it's path attached as the rest ( Documents and Settings, etc. )do. This is odd and i am perplexed. Tried everything i can think of and used some researched options to no avail; so I've come here for some assistance. Help please...

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2011, 04:57:00 AM »

1. What an unpleasant username you have chosen. It might put people off, it kind of makes you say "What's that smell?" to yourself.
2. What do you mean "it" does not display any of the files or folders? Windows Explorer? You just see empty folders?

fartbubble · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2011, 01:31:17 PM »

how do i reply to a response that i received on my post for assistance? i cannot find anything that will make this possible.

Allan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2011, 01:36:12 PM »

Quote from: fartbubble on May 15, 2011, 01:31:17 PM

how do i reply to a response that i received on my post for assistance? i cannot find anything that will make this possible.

I don't understand what you are asking.

fartbubble · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2011, 01:49:59 PM »

I received a response in my email from Salmon Trout. He asked a specific question. How do i answer his question?

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2011, 01:51:08 PM »

Quote from: Allan on May 15, 2011, 01:36:12 PM

I don't understand what you are asking.

He may be looking for this...

It doesn't augur well...

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2011, 01:52:52 PM »

Quote from: fartbubble on May 15, 2011, 01:49:59 PM

I received a response in my email from Salmon Trout. He asked a specific question. How do i answer his question?

You did not receive an email from me. You may have received an automatic email from ComputerHope telling you that there was a reply in your thread. You answer it in the same way that you made the above post that I quoted.

fartbubble · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2011, 01:58:41 PM »

OK. Sorry. I've never used a forum before. It's a little confusing.

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2011, 02:02:08 PM »

Quote from: fartbubble on May 15, 2011, 01:58:41 PM

OK. Sorry. I've never used a forum before. It's a little confusing.

Well, are you going to answer or not? So far, either by accident or not, we have wasted a lot of time on somebody who insists on naming himself after a bad smell. I hear a clock ticking...

fartbubble · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2011, 02:05:53 PM »

when i open the My Pictures folder there are no files (pics). The properties display indicates that there are 272 files 1 folder occupying 123MB on disk. When i open the folder i get a "no files selected" message

fartbubble · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2011, 02:11:27 PM »

Quote from: Salmon Trout on May 15, 2011, 02:02:08 PM

Well, are you going to answer or not? So far, either by accident or not, we have wasted a lot of time on somebody who insists on naming himself after a bad smell. I hear a clock ticking...

did you get the message or am i still doing this incorrectly?

Allan · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2011, 02:13:24 PM »

Here's how it works. You post a question (as you did). Someone posts an answer (as Salmon Trout did). Then you post again then someone else (or the same person) posts again and it goes on just like a conversation until the problem is solved. Try to keep it to just that - all the other side chatter detracts from your thread.

fartbubble · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2011, 02:15:49 PM »

OK. thanks.

Broni · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2011, 03:00:40 PM »

Where is the message "no files selected" displayed?
At the bottom of the screen?
Does it happen in My Pictures folder only?

fartbubble · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2011, 04:29:55 PM »

the "no files selected" message appears in the center of the screen. yes, it is only in the My Pictures folder file.

Broni · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2011, 04:59:33 PM »

Close Windows Explorer
Go Start>Run, type in:
cmd
Press Enter
At command prompt type in:
regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll
Press Enter.

Restart computer and see, if you can access pictures folder.

fartbubble · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2011, 10:41:54 PM »

I just tried using the command prompt suggestion, but NOOOO Cigar. The message "no files selected" went away...so I guess I'm a little further than I was. Maybe tomorrow. I believe there is a way.

Broni · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2011, 09:14:16 AM »

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The message "no files selected" went away

What happens now, then?

GeeDee · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:51:59 AM »

Could it be that the contents are 'hidden'? I only say this because a chap I know had malware (XP security centre) that promptly 'hid' everything in his folders. Pictures, documents etc.

Right click folder
Properties
Uncheck hidden

Just a thought.

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:04:14 AM »

Quote from: GeeDee on May 16, 2011, 10:51:59 AM

... malware ...

The same thing has crossed my mind...

Broni · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:09:18 AM »

Possible, but those type of malwares usually hide more, than just a picture folder.
That's why I asked, if he was having any other issues...

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #21 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:11:13 AM »

Quote from: Broni on May 16, 2011, 11:09:18 AM

Possible, but those type of malwares usually hide more, than just a picture folder.
That's why I asked, if he was having any other issues...

He seems to be playing his cards rather close to his chest.

Broni · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:11:50 AM »

LOOOL

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #23 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:13:21 AM »

Quote from: Broni on May 16, 2011, 11:11:50 AM

LOOOL

Was that funny?

Linux711 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:22:49 AM »

You probably need to enable the option to view hidden files. Go to tools -> folder options -> view -> show hidden files and folders -> ok

If you change this option, and it automatically changes back, then you probably have malware.

fartbubble · « **Reply #25 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:31:24 PM »

I tried the hidden files option in folders view already, but tried it again anyway. The settings remain changed after I change them. This was one of the first things I had tried when this mystery started. I'm currently looking at Windows Picture and Fax Finder being involved somehow. Perhaps exploring that direction, file ext. types may help. I guess then that if persistence is genius, then at least I'm on the right road.

Broni · « **Reply #26 on:** May 16, 2011, 03:32:16 PM »

Download and run UnHide

fartbubble · « **Reply #27 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:21:24 PM »

Ran Unhide from the link. Went to My Pictures...still nothing to show. I checked the properties agin to see if anything had changed; it still indicates that there are 272 files 1 folder occupying 123MB on disk. After restarting the only change is finding several icons spread across my startup screen from my Desktop. If there is something that I can provide to assist in this endeavor please let me know. Thanks again, Broni for your help. Maybe tomorrow.

Broni · « **Reply #28 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:37:45 PM »

Please download SystemLook from one of the links below and save it to your Desktop.
Download Mirror #1
Download Mirror #2
64-bit users go HERE

Double-click SystemLook.exe to run it.
Vista\Win 7 users:: Right click on SystemLook.exe, click Run As Administrator
Copy the content of the following box into the main textfield:

Code: [Select]

:dir
%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Pictures

Click the Look button to start the scan.
When finished, a notepad window will open with the results of the scan. Please post this log in your next reply.

Note: The log can also be found on your Desktop entitled SystemLook.txt

fartbubble · « **Reply #29 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:00:41 PM »

OK these are the results of the log you requested.

SystemLook 04.09.10 by jpshortstuff
Log created at 20:52 on 16/05/2011 by BRENT
Administrator - Elevation successful

========== dir ==========

C:\Documents and Settings\BRENT\My Documents\My Pictures - Parameters: "(none)"

---Files---
None found.

---Folders---
adults only d------ [14:14 09/04/2011]

-= EOF =-

Broni · « **Reply #30 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:05:52 PM »

Re-erun System Look with the following script:

Code: [Select]

:dir
%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Pictures\adults only /s

Since the above folder (judging by its name) seems to be rather private....
Upload the log here: http://www.filedropper.com/
PM me with download link (copy URL: link):

fartbubble · « **Reply #31 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:45:46 PM »

I sent the information as requested. Thank you for being patiently persistent.

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #32 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:51:29 PM »

Quote from: fartbubble on May 16, 2011, 10:00:41 PM

adults only d------ [14:14 09/04/2011]

Hmmm..... this sort of stuff can come with unwanted "extras".

fartbubble · « **Reply #33 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:03:11 AM »

I'm not sure what you're implying...but thanks for the concern. Nothing to go "over the moon about."

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #34 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:07:22 AM »

Quote from: fartbubble on May 17, 2011, 12:03:11 AM

I'm not sure what you're implying

viruses

fartbubble · « **Reply #35 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:29:04 AM »

Quote from: Salmon Trout on May 17, 2011, 12:07:22 AM

viruses

That wouldn't be good...but I'll cross that bridge if need be.

TulsaRose · « **Reply #36 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:33:18 AM »

Have you possibly, at some point, made that folder Private? I don't know if that matters but thought I would toss it out there. I'm sure someone will correct me if that has no bearing on your problem.

fartbubble · « **Reply #37 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:34:00 AM »

This was one of the first things I did, as well as reviewing the status of folder options in the control panel. Privacy options are not checked and file sharing is enabled.

Broni · « **Reply #38 on:** May 17, 2011, 03:40:00 PM »

OK, we have an interesting situation here, but before we go anywhere, I have one more question.
The real folder, where you pictures really are is:
C:\Documents and Settings\BRENT\My Documents\My Pictures\adults only\8NNZ8N8B
Did you create 8NNZ8N8B folder?
That folder is actually listed as hidden system (hs) folder.

In Windows Explorer>Tools>Folder options>View tab, make sure, you're allowed to view hidden AND system files.
Refresh Windows Explorer (press F5), or restart it.
Can you see 8NNZ8N8B folder now?

This is how it looks like:
C:\Documents and Settings\BRENT\My Documents\My Pictures\adults only\8NNZ8N8B d--hs-- [22:17 20/04/2011]
1[1].m4v --a---- 76617519 bytes [22:17 20/04/2011] [09:15 19/04/2011]
1[2].jpg --a---- 6224 bytes [22:18 20/04/2011] [06:52 19/04/2011]
1[3].jpg --a---- 5714 bytes [22:18 20/04/2011] [06:53 19/04/2011]
.....other files.....

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #39 on:** May 17, 2011, 03:48:28 PM »

His scud pics and vids have all gone invisible...

fartbubble, have you got an older (or younger) brother or sister who has access to your computer?

fartbubble · « **Reply #40 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:17:54 PM »

Ok, to answer your first question... "Did you create 8NNZ8N88folder?"
Not that I am aware of or deliberately. That is not a file name I recognize. So, I followed your instructions, but when I go to Start>Accessories>Windows Explorer; I am taken to My Documents Folder. I then went to Tools>View>Folder Options and change settings for Hidden Folders, etc. I then pressed the F8 key but only saw the screen blink. But, in when I went to My Pictures folder I pressed the F8 key again and the "adults only" folder apperared. Repeated the same on that folder, then 8NNZ8N88appeared. But I do not see the view that you indicated I should see. I do see the list of files as JPEG icons, 272 of them. Amazing! But I am confused as to why I am not seeing what

Quote from: Broni on May 17, 2011, 03:40:00 PM

OK, we have an interesting situation here, but before we go anywhere, I have one more question.
The real folder, where you pictures really are is:
C:\Documents and Settings\BRENT\My Documents\My Pictures\adults only\8NNZ8N8B
Did you create 8NNZ8N8B folder?
That folder is actually listed as hidden system (hs) folder.

In Windows Explorer>Tools>Folder options>View tab, make sure, you're allowed to view hidden AND system files.
Refresh Windows Explorer (press F5), or restart it.
Can you see 8NNZ8N8B folder now?

This is how it looks like:
C:\Documents and Settings\BRENT\My Documents\My Pictures\adults only\8NNZ8N8B d--hs-- [22:17 20/04/2011]
1[1].m4v --a---- 76617519 bytes [22:17 20/04/2011] [09:15 19/04/2011]
1[2].jpg --a---- 6224 bytes [22:18 20/04/2011] [06:52 19/04/2011]
1[3].jpg --a---- 5714 bytes [22:18 20/04/2011] [06:53 19/04/2011]
.....other files.....

you described?

Broni · « **Reply #41 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:36:00 PM »

First of all, hold Windows key and press "e" key to open Windows Explorer.
Secondly, to refresh view, you press F5 key (as I said before), not F8 key.

Then, when you go to View tab, you have to change TWO settings:
- Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.
- Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.

Now, press F5 key, or restart Windows Explorer.

Broni · « **Reply #42 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:43:09 PM »

Alternatively...

Go Start>Run, type in:
cmd
Click OK.

In command prompt windows paste this:
attrib -h -s "C:\Documents and Settings\BRENT\My Documents\My Pictures\adults only\8NNZ8N8B"
Press Enter.

Check if you can see your files now.

fartbubble · « **Reply #43 on:** May 17, 2011, 07:44:35 PM »

I can't get it to paste...nothing is working. I typed the commands in manually 3 times; the syntax remains on the line above and I am simply prompted all over again. I am really having a difficult time with using my mouse or even keyboard commands to copy, move, paste anything when I am here. ARRGGHH! I'll check this sites procedures again, for such matters.

Broni · « **Reply #44 on:** May 17, 2011, 07:50:04 PM »

You can try to right click on 8NNZ8N8B folder, click "Properties" and UN-check "hidden" and "system" attributes.

Did you try procedure from my reply #41?

fartbubble · « **Reply #45 on:** May 17, 2011, 08:03:43 PM »

No, I did not see #41. I'll do that first.

fartbubble · « **Reply #46 on:** May 17, 2011, 08:50:21 PM »

The files are there, all 272 of them. They are listed as JPEG icons. The results of are the same for #41 as for #38. Folder My Documents, containing My Pictures, containing "adults only folder", containing folder 8NNZ8N88 is finally visible. When I tried to open one I'm prompted to select a program, Windows Picture and Fax Viewer. Nothing happened. I'll get back to that. I don't understand why I when I open Windows Explorer from the Accessories, I land in My Documents. Then when I used the Windows + e keys, I landed in My Computer. For cryin' out loud.

Broni · « **Reply #47 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:01:26 PM »

So, now all files are visible, correct?

Re-run SystemLook with this code:

Code: [Select]

:file
C:\Documents and Settings\BRENT\My Documents\My Pictures\adults only\8NNZ8N8B\1[1].m4v
C:\Documents and Settings\BRENT\My Documents\My Pictures\adults only\8NNZ8N8B\1[2].jpg

fartbubble · « **Reply #48 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:11:03 PM »

Yes that's correct.

Broni · « **Reply #49 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:13:52 PM »

Go on...

fartbubble · « **Reply #50 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:14:46 PM »

[/URL]

Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/img]

This is what I see...

Broni · « **Reply #51 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:17:13 PM »

Your link doesn't work for me.

I still need that System Look log, I asked for in my reply #47

fartbubble · « **Reply #52 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:25:00 PM »

Well the attempt to import the screen image didn't work... I have clicked on various icons. The JPEG icons show Preview as an option but nothing happens. Some others down the further seem to have video or advertising associated with them and Open is an option in the right-click menu. These do show their content.

fartbubble · « **Reply #53 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:27:20 PM »

OK. I'll do that now.

Broni · « **Reply #54 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:27:30 PM »

One more time...

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I still need that System Look log, I asked for in my reply #47

fartbubble · « **Reply #55 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:37:05 PM »

SystemLook 04.09.10 by jpshortstuff
Log created at 20:31 on 17/05/2011 by BRENT
Administrator - Elevation successful

========== file ==========

C:\Documents and Settings\BRENT\My Documents\My Pictures\adults only\8NNZ8N8B\1[1].m4v - File found and opened.
MD5: 61D8816DFEE6B5386D293C2EB1453B9A
Created at 22:17 on 20/04/2011
Modified at 09:15 on 19/04/2011
Size: 76617519 bytes
Attributes: --a----
No version information available.

C:\Documents and Settings\BRENT\My Documents\My Pictures\adults only\8NNZ8N8B\1[2].jpg - File found and opened.
MD5: BC6CB92E0A738CCDB44BA80576CB5D71
Created at 22:18 on 20/04/2011
Modified at 06:52 on 19/04/2011
Size: 6224 bytes
Attributes: --a----
No version information available.

-= EOF =-

Broni · « **Reply #56 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:47:39 PM »

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The JPEG icons show Preview as an option but nothing happens. Some others down the further seem to have video or advertising associated with them and Open is an option in the right-click menu. These do show their content.

So, only JPEG files don't open?
Can you open all other files?

fartbubble · « **Reply #57 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:00:26 PM »

The ones I've clicked on, yes, but I haven't gone through the list one by one. I'm trying to get the screenshot I uploaded ImageShack to simply cooperate.

Broni · « **Reply #58 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:02:15 PM »

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only JPEG files don't open?

fartbubble · « **Reply #59 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:09:43 PM »

Broni · « **Reply #60 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:12:03 PM »

Are you using invisible ink?

fartbubble · « **Reply #61 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:13:27 PM »

[/img]

Broni · « **Reply #62 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:14:33 PM »

Can you answer my question, instead of playing around?

fartbubble · « **Reply #63 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:16:05 PM »

Only JPEG from what I have observed thus far

Broni · « **Reply #64 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:18:58 PM »

OK.
Zip 2-3 of those files and...

Upload the file(s) here: http://www.filedropper.com/
Post download link (copy URL: link):

Make sure, you zip those files, because I will NOT open any unzipped image files from unknown computer.

fartbubble · « **Reply #65 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:45:44 PM »

<img src=http://www.filedropper.com/download_button.png width=127 height=145 border=0/>
<div style=font-size:9px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;width:127px;font-color:#44a854;> <a href=http://www.filedropper.com >file storage online[/url]</div>
OK. that's ready. Sorry it's taking so long....

Broni · « **Reply #66 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:50:07 PM »

All those files open just fine here.
Try Irfanview: http://www.irfanview.com/ to open those files.
This is what I use.

fartbubble · « **Reply #67 on:** May 17, 2011, 11:16:04 PM »

Thanks. I'll run it after I check it out. I know this is off subject, but why is Windows Explorer opening in My Documents from Accessories and then opens in My Computer using the Windows icon key + e on my keyboard? Seems odd to me. I suppose I've never noticed until actually having to "use IT" expressly.

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #68 on:** May 17, 2011, 11:53:43 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 17, 2011, 10:14:33 PM

Can you answer my question, instead of playing around?

Sounds like maybe you are starting to realise... 5 pages...

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #69 on:** May 18, 2011, 12:05:16 AM »

Quote from: fartbubble on May 17, 2011, 11:16:04 PM

Windows Explorer opening in My Documents from Accessories and then opens in My Computer using the Windows icon key + e on my keyboard?

This is normal.

fartbubble · « **Reply #70 on:** May 18, 2011, 12:21:09 AM »

OK. Is it just a default configuration? I would think Explorer would display itself as it's own program...like Internet Explorer. They each have a definitive title. (i.e.) I have Stieinfeld pickles in the 'fridge. One is kosher and one is not; though they bear the same name.

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #71 on:** May 18, 2011, 12:40:09 AM »

Quote from: fartbubble on May 18, 2011, 12:21:09 AM

OK. Is it just a default configuration?

Yes. You can alter it, details here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307856

You can also change where it opens and with what configuration it opens by using the Run box and the switches detailed in that article.

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I would think Explorer would display itself as it's own program...like Internet Explorer.

I'm not sure what you mean by this. Internet Explorer has a home page which you can change, too.

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They each have a definitive title. (i.e.) I have Stieinfeld pickles in the 'fridge.

Did you mean e.g. I have Steinfeld pickles in the fridge?

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One is kosher and one is not; though they bear the same name.

You keep kosher and treif pickles in the same fridge

Oy gevalt!

I don't really think we need to pursue this particular branch of the thread, which has developed a nature I have alluded to above.

fartbubble · « **Reply #72 on:** May 18, 2011, 12:52:48 AM »

Agreed... I'll follow the link. Thanks. It seems my interpretation of Explorer vs. Internet Explorer has been a misconception.

Salmon Trout · « **Reply #73 on:** May 18, 2011, 02:13:56 AM »

Quote from: fartbubble on May 17, 2011, 11:16:04 PM

why is Windows Explorer opening in My Documents from Accessories and then opens in My Computer using the Windows icon key + e on my keyboard?

To explain this a bit more clearly...

The shortcut in Windows Start Menu (Accessories) for Windows Explorer is set so that it points to the user's “My Documents” (in Windows XP or earlier) or “Documents” (in Windows Vista) in the logged on user home directory. This is because Microsoft envisaged that most users will make use of the folder to manage their documents and files, thus having Windows Explorer opening in My Documents by default is convenient for most users. You can alter the default folder & view by editing the shortcut target.

However, because not everybody will want to go to My Documents, an alternative destination, My Computer, is provided and is available by pressing the Windows key then the E key. This one is not so easily editable - it seems to be hard coded.

To open Explorer in other folders or locations and to influence behaviour, e.g. what sidebar if any is shown, see the article I linked to, and also this one

http://www.mydigitallife.info/how-to-change-windows-explorer-default-folder/

... and literally hundreds more which are only a Google search away.

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