Missing AppData Folder in Windows 11? How to Get It Back


Missing AppData Folder in Windows 11? How to Get It Back


Need to find the AppData folder? Finding this folder  on your Windows 11 PC is easier than you think. You can access the folder using the Run dialog box or File Explorer. 

 Available options are: 

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 Locate the  Windows 11 AppData folder using Run. 

 Use File Explorer to access the Windows 11 AppData folder. 

  •  Step 1: Unhide hidden items in File Explorer 
  •  Step 2: Access the AppData Folder 

 

 Locate the Windows 11 AppData folder using Run. 

A quick way to open the "AppData" folder is to use the Run dialog box. Enter the folder path in this field and click to navigate to the desired folder. 


To do this, press Windows R to open Run. In the box that opens, type the following  and press Enter: 


A File Explorer window opens. Click "AppData" at the top here. 

that's all. The contents of  the "AppData" folder are displayed. There are three main folders here: Local, LocalLow and Roaming. 

 

Use File Explorer to access the Windows 11 AppData folder. 

Another way to access the AppData folder is to use File Explorer directly. First, unhide  hidden items in Windows 11's File Manager and then access the path where the folder is located. 

 Step 1: Unhide hidden items in File Explorer 

"AppData" is a hidden folder, so you need to enable hidden items in File Explorer to see the folder. To do this, first press Windows E to open a File Explorer window. 

Click the View menu at the top of File Explorer. In the menu that opens, select View > Hidden items. Hidden items are now visible in File Explorer. 

Step 2: Access the AppData Folder 

Now that you can see  hidden items in File Explorer, let's navigate to the AppData folder. 

First, open a File Explorer window and navigate to the path "C:\Users". From here, double-click the folder with your account name.  In the next folder you will see an "AppData" folder. The folder's icon is translucent, indicating that it is a hidden folder. You can now double-click a folder to open it and view its contents. 

You can further simplify your experience by clearing the File Explorer check box or setting a keyboard shortcut to open a specific folder.


 Related: 10 Windows File Explorer Features You Should Use 

 

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