Fix: Can’t find AppData Folder Windows 10

• Blog
• September 22, 2022

If you can’t find the AppData folder in Windows 10, don’t worry. It’s probably just hidden. Here’s how to find it and make it visible.

Fix: Can’t find AppData Folder Windows 10

How to fix “Can’t find AppData Folder” error in Windows 10

If you’re getting the “Can’t find AppData Folder” error in Windows 10, it’s likely because your AppData folder is hidden. Here’s how to fix that:

1. Open File Explorer and click on the View tab.

2. Check the box next to Hidden items.

3. AppData should now be visible in File Explorer. If it’s still not showing up, try restarting your computer.

4. Once you can see the AppData folder, open it and then navigate to Local > Microsoft > Windows.

5. Inside the Windows folder, you should see a folder called AppData. If you don’t see it, try restarting your computer again.

6. If you’re still having trouble, it’s possible that your AppData folder is located in a different location. To find out, open the Registry Editor (press the Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter).

7. In the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Explorer > User Shell Folders.

8. On the right side of the Registry Editor, look for the AppData entry. The value for this entry will tell you where your AppData folder is located.

9. If you still can’t find your AppData folder, it’s possible that it’s been corrupted. In this case, you’ll need to create a new AppData folder. To do this:

a. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.

b. Type %appdata% and press Enter.

c. AppData should now be visible in File Explorer. If it’s not, try restarting your computer.

d. Right-click on the AppData folder and select New > Folder.

e. Name the new folder AppData and press Enter.

f. AppData should now be visible and accessible in File Explorer.

What is the AppData Folder?

The AppData folder is a hidden folder that stores application data for programs installed on your computer. This data includes saved settings, files, and other data that the program needs to run. The AppData folder is located in your user folder, which is usually C:\Users\[your username]\AppData.

If you can’t find the AppData folder, it’s likely because it’s hidden. To show hidden files and folders, open File Explorer and go to View > Options > Change folder and search options. Then, under the View tab, check the box next to Show hidden files, folders, and drives.

How to access the AppData Folder

There are a few different ways that you can access the AppData folder in Windows 10. One way is to simply open up File Explorer and then type “AppData” into the address bar. This will take you to the AppData folder for your current user.

Another way to access the AppData folder is to use the “Run” dialogue box. To do this, press the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will open the “Run” dialogue box. Then, type “%AppData%” into the box and press Enter. This will take you to the AppData folder for your current user.

If you need to access the AppData folder for another user on your computer, you can do so by going to C:\Users\[username]\AppData. Just replace [username] with the actual username of the other user.

Conclusion

The AppData folder is a hidden folder, which means that it’s not visible in File Explorer by default. If you’re having trouble finding the AppData folder, it’s probably because you don’t have the “Show hidden files, folders, and drives” option enabled in your File Explorer settings. To enable this option, open File Explorer and click on the View tab. Then, check the box next to “Hidden items” and you should be able to see the AppData folder.