Can't Find Folder

[dnamertz]

I was trying to find a file and it was shown to be in the Local
Files\Temporary Internet Files folder within my personal documents and
settings folder. When I went into that personal folder, there was no Local
Files folder. So, I clicked on Properties for my personal folder and checked
the "unhide" box. It then said it was copying over a bunch of files.

When it was done, I could not even find my personal folder, and about half
my icons have disappeared from the desktop.

 

[dnamertz]

I also noticed that the Accessories folder is no longer showing under All
Programs in the Start menu.

If I search for a program that I know is in the Accessories folder, it finds
it in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories.
But if I go into the start menu, Accessories is not there. I'm not sure what
else is missing.

What is going on? How do I get this stuff back?

 

[Bruno]

I was trying to find a file and it was shown to be in the Local
Files\Temporary Internet Files folder within my personal documents and
settings folder. When I went into that personal folder, there was no
Local
Files folder. So, I clicked on Properties for my personal folder and
checked
the "unhide" box. It then said it was copying over a bunch of files.

When it was done, I could not even find my personal folder, and about half
my icons have disappeared from the desktop.

The "unhide box" is actually a "Hide" box so if you checked it, your files
are now hidden.

In Windows Explorer, click on Tools > Folder Options > View
and select "Show hidden files and folders."

Now, go back to \Documents and Settings\<user>. Can you see your files?