Can't find "AppData" under Users

Anonymous
2024-10-24T13:57:18+00:00

I run Windows 10 on a Dell laptop. For several days, I've been trying, without success, to reinstall Google Drive. One suggestion was to clear the app's cache in "AppData"; I went to my user folder under "Users", but I couldn't find "AppData" listed. What could be wrong (especially since I had reinstalled Windows on Sunday), and how can I fix it?

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Rodrigo Queiroz 78,730 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2024-10-24T15:25:26+00:00

Hi,

I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.

The AppData folder is hidden, you can type the path on the address bar or press Windows + R type %appdata% and press enter. It will open the AppData\Roaming folder

Another option is to set to show hidden folders, on File Explorer select View > Hidden items.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-24T16:37:38+00:00

    Mr. Meow and Rodrigo, many thanks from a semi-doddering old coot. I used to know this, but evidently forgot it.

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  2. MR_MEOW 3,796 Reputation points
    2024-10-24T14:16:23+00:00

    Hello . It is a hidden Folder

    On the program "file explorer" menu choose the view show hidden folders

    Or Press Win+R

    C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData

    Reaplce USERNAME with your username then the directroy will open up.

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