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File Explorer is showing a folder and its contents twice. How do I fix?

Anonymous
2020-04-06T15:25:50+00:00

I have a folder that and its contents that appears twice.  Since I have multiple drives I was concerned that somehow that I might be some how putting files on different drives or different folders which could explain file loss (misplacement) .

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-04-06T16:38:17+00:00

    If the problem persists after trying the suggested restart, compare the Properties dialog for the duplicates.

    Open each folder in Explorer, the Shift+right-click in the background & select Open PowerShell window here. Do the prompts display identical paths? Does excuting the command 'gci' list the same contents?

    Keith

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  1. Paulo GM 63,705 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-04-06T15:42:00+00:00

    Hi RN1234, I am Paulo. I'm an Independent Advisor.

    You could try clearing recent history on File Explorer. Open File Explorer > View > Options > Privacy > Uncheck both options then clear

    If that didn't work, Navigate to View tab on Folder Options > Scroll down to Navigation Pane then uncheck all

    I hope this helps with your concern.

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  2. Reza-Ameri 45,811 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-04-06T15:38:01+00:00

    Try restart your PC and see if problem persist.

    If yes, report it through Feedback Hub app and make sure add screenshot and reproduce problem.

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