No idea - how can I view this folder in Windows?? 1

[sabbyk]

I have a hard drive with a corrupted version of Windows that cannot be repaired (mainly all the time that would be spent trying to do so would be a waste because I just want to recover files and format the drive.) When I put this hard drive in my new computer, windows Disk Check moved my stuff (Program files, access to My Documents, etc.) to a folder called found.000 broken up in smaller folders with a name like dir0001.chk through dir0028.chk (this is separate from the Windows corruption). So when I get into Windows now, I do not see this found.000 folder (KNOPPIX shows me this only) but the drive indicates all the stuff is there. Also, I am assuming that this happened because of Disk Check but I could be wrong and it could be attributed to the corrupted Windows. So my question is that is there any software I can use in Windows to view this folder or a way to repair the error that disk check made so I can see this folder through windows at least?

 

[linney]

The found.000 folders are a result of ChkDsk.

When trying to access these files from your other operating system (XP), make sure Hidden and System files are shown (Folder Options/ View), and make sure the Access Permissions are correct.

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP (Q308421)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/21.asp

Data recovery.

http://www.restorer2000.com

http://www.runtime.org/hints.htm

http://www.ericphelps.com/uncheck/index.htm

The last link above has a lot of information on ChkDsk found files.

 

[sabbyk]

Thank you! I just went into Folder options and checked off "Hide operating system files (recommended)" and the found.000 file came up! I never really played with the folder options, but thanks for bringing it to my attention. I am very greatful.