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I thought I had lost ALL my data because all my folders were showing with no files beneath. I finally realized that my name was missing under USER but I could see all my files by making all the Administrator folders visible. How do I fix the computer so my USER is there. Right now this is all that's beneath USER:
Default.migrated
DefaultAppPool
Public

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I finally realized that my name was missing under USER
IF you are talking about your profile folder in C:\Users, then.....
It may be that somehow the folder properties have been changed and a "hidden" or "system" attribute may have been applied.
The quickest way to check that would be to
"Show hidden files, folders and drives"
AND
Uncheck "Hide protected operating syatem files (Recommended)"

HiddenAndSystem.PNG


IF it magically reappears then you'll need to correct that setting by removing the "hidden" or "system" attribute.
Don't forget to return the changes above to their normal state afterwards.
 

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