New Folder is viewable only in Navigation Pane

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Frank Bright

Hi,
Vista HP 32-bit here. Something has been irritating me - that I simply
created a New Folder within my 'Documents' Folder and it is ONLY viewble in
the list that resides in the Navigation Pane. That is, when I double click
on my 'Documents' folder on my desktop, this new folder is NEVER viewable in
the main list of Folders within my 'Documents'.

Only when I click Organize/Layout/Navigation Pane, does this new folder come
into view. Isn't this somewhat anti-intuitive?
I defragmented my 'Documents' hard drive, in case that might jog this into
place but no such luck.

I realize this may be just something I'll have to deal with, but oftentimes,
there are solutions out there of which we are unaware. So I'm posting here
in case there is a solution to this of which I am unaware.

Many Thanks for any help, ...Frank B.
 
Frank Bright said:
Hi,
Vista HP 32-bit here. Something has been irritating me - that I simply
created a New Folder within my 'Documents' Folder and it is ONLY viewble
in the list that resides in the Navigation Pane. That is, when I double
click on my 'Documents' folder on my desktop, this new folder is NEVER
viewable in the main list of Folders within my 'Documents'.

Only when I click Organize/Layout/Navigation Pane, does this new folder
come into view. Isn't this somewhat anti-intuitive?
I defragmented my 'Documents' hard drive, in case that might jog this into
place but no such luck.

I realize this may be just something I'll have to deal with, but
oftentimes, there are solutions out there of which we are unaware. So I'm
posting here in case there is a solution to this of which I am unaware.

Many Thanks for any help, ...Frank B.
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I'm not seeing this behavior, Frank. If I create a shortcut on my Desktop
to Documents and click it, a Window opens listing all the sub-folders of
Documents that I have created.

Have you moved the Documents folder from its default location? How,
precisely did you make this shortcut?
 
I'm not seeing this behavior, Frank. If I create a shortcut on my Desktop
to Documents and click it, a Window opens listing all the sub-folders of
Documents that I have created.

Have you moved the Documents folder from its default location? How,
precisely did you make this shortcut?
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Thanks Michael for responding,
I have moved the 'Documents' folder from the default C:\ location, because I
have a swapable-bay HP hard drive, upon which I keep my 'Documents' folder.
This way, during reformats, changes or whatever, I can pull the drive out
and keep my data protected.

I changed it by right-clicking on the 'Documents' folder, choosing
'Properties' and clicking the 'Shortcut' tab. There, there is a field called
'Target', into which I typed K:\ Documents.

Maybe that has caused this to happen, although I cannot imagine why.

I hope this information I've given you can help to clarify things....

Many Thanks, Frank B.
 
Duh, sorry...
Also, Michael, I realize now you were asking how I made the Shortcut (not
necessarily how I changed the location). I had made the shortcut by
dragging it from the main menu onto the desktop, but I also think I changed
the target AFTER having made the shortcut.

So I simply deleted that shortcut and dragged a new one onto my desktop and
it DOES have the new folders I created.

I guess that's the best way, but if you know of anything better, I'm
open.... ;)

Many Thanks, Frank B.
 
Frank Bright said:
Thanks Michael for responding,
I have moved the 'Documents' folder from the default C:\ location, because
I have a swapable-bay HP hard drive, upon which I keep my 'Documents'
folder. This way, during reformats, changes or whatever, I can pull the
drive out and keep my data protected.

I changed it by right-clicking on the 'Documents' folder, choosing
'Properties' and clicking the 'Shortcut' tab. There, there is a field
called 'Target', into which I typed K:\ Documents.

Maybe that has caused this to happen, although I cannot imagine why.

I hope this information I've given you can help to clarify things....

Many Thanks, Frank B.
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You're welcome.

Frank, I think the fact the folder was moved is the issue. Even though
you've changed the target location, the way these default folders have been
programmed into the system makes this a bit more problematic. I'm not
saying it can't be done. I am saying, getting the sub-folders to show as
they would had you not changed the location requires more than a simple
change of target. However, I'm not exactly sure what it requires or
precisely why it behaves this way.

I'm only guessing but you might try placing and targeting it back to its
default location, be sure that you then see the sub-folders you've created.
If yes, instead of using the Target function, use the Move button to move
the folder and then check to see if you are then able to see the sub-folders
as well when you click the shortcut.
 
Frank Bright said:
Thanks Michael for responding,
I have moved the 'Documents' folder from the default C:\ location, because
I have a swapable-bay HP hard drive, upon which I keep my 'Documents'
folder. This way, during reformats, changes or whatever, I can pull the
drive out and keep my data protected.

I changed it by right-clicking on the 'Documents' folder, choosing
'Properties' and clicking the 'Shortcut' tab. There, there is a field
called 'Target', into which I typed K:\ Documents.

Maybe that has caused this to happen, although I cannot imagine why.

I hope this information I've given you can help to clarify things....

Many Thanks, Frank B.
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One other point, when you use the Move function, you should get a request
asking if you wish to move all files and sub-folders of Documents or
something similar, answer yes.
 
If you type "shell:personal" (without quotation marks) in the Start Search
box of the Start Menu, and press Enter on your keyboard, this is where the
registry defines the path for your Documents folder.

What is the Location (in the Address box) of the Explorer window that pops
up?

It should be fine if you drag the icon from the Address box to your Desktop.
It will create a legitimate shortcut to that folder.
 
Frank Bright said:
Duh, sorry...
Also, Michael, I realize now you were asking how I made the Shortcut (not
necessarily how I changed the location). I had made the shortcut by
dragging it from the main menu onto the desktop, but I also think I
changed the target AFTER having made the shortcut.

So I simply deleted that shortcut and dragged a new one onto my desktop
and it DOES have the new folders I created.

I guess that's the best way, but if you know of anything better, I'm
open.... ;)

Many Thanks, Frank B.
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Ah Ha!!!!<LOL>

Well, disregard all my other responses. At least I was able to help trigger
or otherwise point you to a fix!

Glad you got it sorted out.
 
Michael Solomon said:
Ah Ha!!!!<LOL>

Well, disregard all my other responses. At least I was able to help
trigger or otherwise point you to a fix!

Glad you got it sorted out.
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Thanks both of you for helping. Dean I tried the shell:personal and the
'Documents' window comes up alright but there's nothing there that indicates
that it is a K:\ drive, although I didn't try creating a shortcut with it
either.

Many Thanks to ya'll for your assistance,...Frank B.
 
Frank Bright said:
Duh, sorry...
Also, Michael, I realize now you were asking how I made the Shortcut (not
necessarily how I changed the location). I had made the shortcut by
dragging it from the main menu onto the desktop, but I also think I
changed the target AFTER having made the shortcut.

So I simply deleted that shortcut and dragged a new one onto my desktop
and it DOES have the new folders I created.

I guess that's the best way, but if you know of anything better, I'm
open.... ;)

Many Thanks, Frank B.
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Where ever and when ever you make a desktop icon it is simply best to point
and use the right mouse button and chose Send To/Desktop (shortcut) This
gives you the correct path.
 
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