Situatie
Do you continuously receive the error “Location is not available” when you try to open a folder? You might not be able to open your folder because it has been relocated or removed, or there may be another problem. We’ll walk you through several solutions to solve this issue on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer.
Solutie
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There’s a chance the folder was moved or erased.
The folder you’re attempting to access could have been relocated or erased. In this instance, Windows will show an error notice and prevent you from accessing it. Check to determine if the folder exists at the actual folder path before attempting to utilize a shortcut to it. Try searching around to see if you can locate the folder if you can’t find it in its original place. In this case, the Windows search feature will come in rather handy, particularly if you are unsure of the folder’s original location.
Verify the Connection of the External Drive
Make sure the external drive is properly linked to your PC if your folder is located on it. A drive that is plugged in wrongly or loosely will not show up at all and Windows will not be able to read data from it. Ensure that you test the USB ports on the rear of your desktop computer instead of the ones on the front or a USB hub.
Try unplugging and re-plugging the drive into your computer. Next, see if your folder and USB drive have returned.
Restart Windows Explorer
- To restart Windows Explorer, right-click the Start Menu icon and select “Task Manager.”
- In the “Processes” tab, right-click “Windows Explorer” and select “Restart.”
- Windows Explorer will close and relaunch. If it faces issues re-opening, force-launch it. To do that in Windows 11’s Task Manager, click “Run New Task.” In Windows 10’s Task Manager, select File > Run New Task. Then, type explorer.exe in the open field and press Enter.
Run a Virus Scan
- To do that, open the Start Menu, search for Windows Security, and launch the app.
- In Windows Security, select “Virus & Threat Protection” and then “Scan Options.” Enable the “Full Scan” option and choose “Scan Now.”
- Wait while the antivirus finds and removes threats from your PC.
In the event that your folder is still missing, it might have been erased forever. Although it’s unlikely to work with contemporary SSDs, you could try using recovery software to retrieve it. Storing your critical files and folders as regular backups is the best defense against data loss.
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