C:\Users\Public disappeared

Question

It actually became hidden. I can see it when I enable both hidden files and hidden protected operating system files together.

When I go to folder properties, the option to unhide the folder is greyed out. Read only is also enabled and I can't disable it.

I have latest Windows 10.

I don't know when it disappered, I just noticed it today because I was trying to move files into the public folder.

Answer 1

Select the Customize tab

Click Restore Default

Click Apply or OK, and close the window

Reopen the Properties window of the folder – the checkbox won’t be greyed out and you can remove the Hidden attribute

This is from a tutorial that's go too many ads. I will link it but I would not click on any ad links, just read the editorial content which is good enough they apparently need all those ad links, some of which are questionable.

That said, here it is:

https://appuals.com/hidden-attribute-greyed-out...

I also found in this developer's forum commands to remove folder Hidden Attribute being greyed out:

https://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/27002-f...

You'll have to study it out to get the context correct.

Answer 2

Thanks, that 2nd link finally fixed it! It's visible again!

Had to do this: attrib -H -S -R C:\Users\Public /S /D

Answer 3

Hi Nassim. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator here to help you.

"On Windows 10, similar to previous versions, the folder is located in C:\Users\Public, and by default all user accounts on a computer have access to it. However, depending on your network configuration, you’ll be limiting access to only network users who have a password protected account on your computer." More about this here:

https://pureinfotech.com/public-folder-share-fi...

If that's not it then having both hidden Public folder and especially Read Only sounds like a corrupted User account, which we see here every day. To test this create a new Local Admin account, sign into it, test if the problem persists. http://www.howtogeek.com/226540/how-to-create-a...

If not move your files over, check all programs run from it or reinstall them as needed,

Then when ready delete the old account: http://www.howtogeek.com/226540/how-to-create-a... You can then link your MS Account in Settings > Accounts > Your Info > Sign in with MS Account instead, if desired.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you will wait to choose if I solved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Answer 4

That is the first thing I checked when issue appeared, but public folder sharing is enabled in control panel. So no fix.

Answer 5

Hi Nassim423,

I am an independent advisor and hope to help you out with this.

You may wish to check the "Public folder sharing" settings in Control Panel. The following link has the steps to do so using an Administrator account:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/50179-turn-...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

I hope this has helped you. If this is not what you are looking for, please reply and let us know and we would be happy to look into providing some different suggestions!

Regards,

-Ashton