Folder is Empty but has Files and Shows Size in Windows 11/10

Are you panicking with the unexpected This folder is empty message on the screen when you open a folder? It can become more alarming when you know, for a fact, that you have transferred the files on that folder specifically. If you are still unsure and confused, go back, and see if the Windows partition shows size. If that’s the case, you have encountered the most common Windows folder error. A massive number of users have encountered this problem. This tutorial will help you fix the problem and find your files.

Now that we know the reasons follow these suggestions to bring back the files on your Windows 11/10 computer so you can view them.

1] Hidden Files and Folders

2] Run ChkDsk command

3] Scan folder with Security Software

4] Use a Recovery software to find the files

Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Unhide hidden files and folders
0:36 Run CHKDSK Scan
0:57 Scan using a security software
1:05 Use recovery software

[bayanon]

I copied my C-Drive onto an external HDD and it worked fine. But now, while I can open files and play audio and video files, I can't change their names, move them to other files, copy them or manipulate them in any way. They are read only files. Anyone have any ideas if this is correctable?

[Jimmy_music]

The cmd commend work for me but put all the files in a new folder thanks