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External Storage Device reads: 'Folder is Empty'. How can I access my files? by Datatells: 9:35am On Sep 26, 2013
I have a 1GB LG removable Mass storage device with FAT32 File System. However, on attempts to open it I received a 'File Folder Is empty" response.
Below are the file properties:
Used Space 1,012,097,024 bytes 965MB
Free Space 389,120 bytes 380KB
Capacity 1,012,486,144 bytes 965MB.

What can I do to access my files? please assist.
Re: External Storage Device reads: 'Folder is Empty'. How can I access my files? by luvcherish(m): 9:52am On Sep 26, 2013
The Device might have been infected with a virus.

scan it with a system that has a good antivirus.

if files are still hidden,

Explore the device, select folder option, and thick or mark show hidden files.

good luck
Re: External Storage Device reads: 'Folder is Empty'. How can I access my files? by tirtimy: 11:47am On Sep 26, 2013
http://www.latestsolution.com/2013/09/solution-to-file-space-filled-but-file.html


Good day, This is a solution to this problem. The processes involved are: 1.Click on the Start Menu 2.Click on MY Computer 3. For Window 7 and above, Click on Organize, A drop down menu will appear 4. Select Folder and Search Option 5. Click on View 6. Select show hidden files, folders or drives 7. Deselect hide protected operating system file(Recommend), A warning will appear, Click on Yes. 8. Click on Apply 9. Click on OK You files can now be seen. Thank you
Re: External Storage Device reads: 'Folder is Empty'. How can I access my files? by Datatells: 8:42pm On Sep 27, 2013
@tirtimy: You are the genius. Thanks a million bro. Have my files back.
First time I am being rewarded for joining forums like this. It just worked.
Re: External Storage Device reads: 'Folder is Empty'. How can I access my files? by tirtimy: 4:39pm On Oct 13, 2013
Datatells: @tirtimy: You are the genius. Thanks a million bro. Have my files back.
First time I am being rewarded for joining forums like this. It just worked.

Congrats and Thanks. Happy you understood it.
Re: External Storage Device reads: 'Folder is Empty'. How can I access my files? by JUO(m): 1:51pm On Oct 14, 2013
You are the genius. Thanks a million bro. Have my files back.
First time I am being rewarded for joining forums like this. It just worked..
don't forget, displaying hidden file will not remove the worm from the flash and the system. i will advice you look for a good anti-virus and scan the flash before damage your system and anything that come across
Re: External Storage Device reads: 'Folder is Empty'. How can I access my files? by Datatells: 4:15am On Oct 16, 2013
@Juo, Thanks for the advice.

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