Where did my appdata folder go?

CluelessInSeatl said:

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One more question: If you take a look at my screenshot, you'll notice that the AppData folder icon is much lighter in color that all of the other folder icons. Could that be a signal that that folder is still hidden?

Yeah... the AppData folder is supposed to be a paler color. That's to indicate it's a Hidden or System folder.

Here's mine, for example...

Hello @CluelessInSeatl,

I am a bit late on parade, but I thought that you might find this interesting for the future with regard to Imaging and Backup Programs . . .

Imaging & Backup Software:

This Software is listed in alphabetical order as opposed to relevance order.

> Acronis True Image - PAID
> AOMEI Backupper Standard Edition - Free Backup Software for Windows - FREE
> EaseUS ToDo Backup - FREE
> FreeFileSync: Open Source File Synchronization & Backup Software – FREE
> Hasleo Backup Suite - FREE [ Newly Released Software - NOT a lot known ]
> Karen's Replicator - Backup Utility - FREE
> Macrium Reflect - FREE Edition - FREE
> NovaBackup - PAID
> Paragon Backup & Recovery - FREE
> Second Copy Automatic Backup Software - PAID
> SyncBackFree: Backup and Synchronization Software - FREE
> SyncToy - MS Download Centre - FREE

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I personally use AOMEI Backupper Standard Edition because it has an easy to follow and use UI. I have used it for years . . .

> AOMEI Backupper Standard Edition - Free Backup Software for Windows

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I hope this helps.