My Documents/My Pictures Folder not displaying content...

[Broni]

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]

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]

The message "no files selected" went away

What happens now, then?

[GeeDee]

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]

... malware ...

The same thing has crossed my mind...

[Broni]

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]

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]

LOOOL

[Salmon Trout]

LOOOL

Was that funny?

[Linux711]

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]

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]

Download and run UnHide

[fartbubble]

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]

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]

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 =-