文件资源管理器(File Explorer)可帮助您查找文件和文件夹，但有时它似乎丢失了它们。虽然文件在那里是因为可以从命令行访问它们，但资源管理器(Explorer)可能不会显示它们！
文件和文件夹消失了
如果您遇到此问题，您可以采取一些措施来解决此问题，但在此之前，请确保您位于正确的文件夹中。文件(Files)未显示和文件(Files)不可用是两件事。第一个是文件资源管理器(File Explorer)问题，而第二个是文件实际丢失的地方。
如果文件丢失，如果您刚刚删除了文件，请按照我们的恢复文件指南进行操作。(recovering files if you just deleted them.)
文件资源管理器(File Explorer)不显示文件，尽管它们存在
我们建议使用这些故障排除技巧来解决资源管理器问题，尽管文件存在，但文件资源管理器并未显示文件：(File Explorer)
- 使用刷新
- 重新启动文件资源管理器
- 清除图标缓存
- 检查文件是否隐藏。
- 修复系统文件。
您将需要管理员权限才能执行这些步骤之一。
1]使用刷新
当您在文件资源管理器(File Explorer)中打开文件夹时，加载它们可能需要一些时间，具体取决于文件的数量。虽然这在SSD(SSDs)上不是问题，但如果您从旧硬盘加载它，这可能是个问题。
因此，您可以等待或右键单击资源管理器(Explorer)中的空白处并选择刷新(Refresh)或按键盘上的 F5 按钮。有时，由于文件过多，该过程会卡住，刷新应该会有所帮助。
2]重新启动文件资源管理器
如果Refresh没有帮助，并且花费的时间超出预期，那么最好重新启动 File Explorer(restart the File Explorer)。
您可以使用Ctrl + Shift + Esc或Alt+Ctrl+Del打开任务管理器(open Task Manager)，其中将显示当前在Windows上运行的程序列表。注意“ Windows资源管理器”已列出并且必须没有响应。右键单击它，然后选择重新启动(Restart)。
3]清除图标缓存
从文件夹加载文件时，它还会加载图标，这就是您可以快速识别文件类型的原因。Windows为这些文件维护了一个缓存，因此当它打开任何文件夹时，不会花费时间来显示文件类型的图标和图像。但是，如果此图标缓存损坏或丢失，则加载将需要一些时间。
我们建议重建图标缓存(Rebuild Icon Cache)以解决与此相关的问题。您可以使用我们的免费软件Icon Cache Rebuilder轻松完成。
4]检查文件是否隐藏
视窗 11
由于文件资源管理器在(File Explorer)Windows 11中发生了显着变化，因此许多用户会发现查找他们之前知道的选项感到困惑。要检查文件资源管理器(File Explorer)中的隐藏文件，过程如下：
- 打开文件资源管理器(File Explorer)窗口。
- 单击与“(Click)视图”(View)选项卡关联的向下箭头。
- 单击“显示”(Show)，这是列表中的最后一个选项。将弹出另一个列表。
- 选中与Hidden Items关联的框。
视窗 10
当您在文件夹中时，单击查看，然后选中显示“隐藏(Hiden)项目”的框。如果文件夹被标记为隐藏，它们现在将可见。它们看起来与常规文件夹不同，但您将能够访问其中的所有文件。
如果要取消隐藏这些文件夹，请选择父文件夹，然后转到属性。取消选中标记为隐藏的框。出现提示时，将其应用于其中的所有文件和文件夹。
5]修复系统文件
如果没有其他工作，最好运行系统文件检查器。发布此文件(File)资源管理器应按预期运行，您将能够看到文件。
在 提升的 CMD(elevated CMD)中，执行以下命令：
sfc /scannow
该过程完成该过程后，重新启动计算机并再次打开文件资源管理器(File Explorer)，并检查是否可以看到它们。
什么是图标缓存，为什么清除它有帮助？
图标缓存是文件图标图像的副本。它告诉文件的类型。图标缓存是打开文件夹时图标图像快速出现的原因。如果图标大小写损坏，则图标的图像可能是通用的，这将使您难以区分图标。
清除图标缓存并重新启动系统将导致重建图标缓存。这样，图标将可见，您将能够找到您的文件。
为什么隐藏文件以及为什么要取消隐藏它们？
(Important)不应修改或删除的重要系统文件通常隐藏在Windows 11中。但是，第三方软件产品也会在系统中隐藏大量文件。如果发生这种情况，那么您将无法查看重要但不是系统文件的文件。这样，您可以使用文件资源管理器(File Explorer)中的选项来取消隐藏文件。
当您在文件资源管理器(File Explorer)中取消隐藏文件时，更改会在系统中的所有文件夹中复制。这意味着即使隐藏文件不在您当前检查的文件夹中，您也可以轻松找到它。
File Explorer not showing files though they exist in Windows 11/10
File Explorer helps you find your files and folders, but somеtimes it seems like it’s missing them. While the files are there because they can be accessed from the command line, Explorеr may not show them!
Files and Folders disappeared
If you face this issue, you can do a few things to fix this, but before that, make sure you are in the right folder. Files not showing and Files not available are two things. The first is the File Explorer problem, while the second is where the files are actually missing.
If the files are missing, follow our guide on recovering files if you just deleted them.
File Explorer not showing files though they exist
We suggest these troubleshooting tips to fix the explorer problems, File Explorer is not showing files though they exist:
- Use Refresh
- Restart File Explorer
- Clear Icon Cache
- Check if files are hidden.
- Repair system files.
You will need admin permission for one of these steps.
1] Use Refresh
When you open a folder in File Explorer, it may take time to load them depending on the number of files. While it is not a problem on SSDs, if you are loading it from the old hard disk, this can be a problem.
So you can either wait or right-click in an empty spot in Explorer and choose to Refresh or press the F5 button on the keyboard. Sometimes the process gets stuck because of too many files, and a refresh should help.
2] Restart File Explorer
If Refresh doesn’t help, and it’s taking more than expected, then it’s best to restart the File Explorer.
You can use Ctrl + Shift + Esc or Alt+Ctrl+Del to open Task Manager, which will show a list of current programs running on Windows. Notice “Windows Explorer” is listed and must be not-responding. Right-click on it, and choose to Restart.
3] Clear Icon Cache
When files are loaded from a folder, it also loads up the icons, which is why you can quickly identify the file types. Windows maintains a cache for these files, so when it opens any folder, it doesn’t take time to display the icons and images of file types. However, if this icon cache is corrupt or missing, then loading will take time.
We suggest to Rebuild Icon Cache to resolve problems related to this. You may use our freeware Icon Cache Rebuilder to do it easily.
4] Check if files are Hidden
Windows 11
Since File Explorer has changed significantly with Windows 11, a lot of users would find it confusing to find options which they were aware of earlier. To check hidden files in File Explorer, the procedure is as follows:
- Open the File Explorer window.
- Click on the downward-pointing arrow associated with the View tab.
- Click on Show which is the last option in the list. Another list will pop up.
- Check the box associated with Hidden Items.
Windows 10
When you are inside the folder, click on view, and check the box that says— Hiden items. If the folders were marked as hidden, they would be visible now. They will look different from the regular folders, but you will be able to access and all the files inside them.
If you want to unhide those folders, then select the parent folder, and go to properties. Uncheck the box which is marked as hidden. When prompted, apply it to all files and folders inside it.
5] Repair system files
If nothing else works, it would be best to run the System File Checker. Post this File explorer should run as expected, and you will be able to see the files.
In an elevated CMD, execute the following command:
sfc /scannow
Once the process completes the process, restart your computer and open File Explorer again, and check if you can see them.
What is icon cache and why does clearing it help?
The icon cache is a copy of the image of the icon of a file. It tells the type of the file. The icon cache is the reason the image of the icons appears quickly upon opening the folder. If the icon case is corrupt, the image of the icon could be generic, which would make it difficult for you to distinguish the icon.
Clearing icon cache and rebooting the system would lead to rebuilding the icon cache. This way, the icons would be visible and you would be able to find your file.
Why are files hidden and why should you unhide them?
Important system files which should not be modified or deleted are usually hidden in Windows 11. However, third-party software products also hide lots of files in a system. If such a situation happens, then you wouldn’t be able to view files which are important but not system files. This, you can use the option in the File Explorer to unhide the files.
When you unhide files in the File Explorer, the changes are replicated across all folders in the system. This means you can easily find hidden files even if it isn’t in the folder you are currently checking.
