Windows 10 “I don’t see all my files” When Browsing Shared Folders Over Network

When connecting to a Windows 10 PC over the network using SMB, you may notice that some files or folders are missing compared to what you see locally on the computer.

FileBrowser might not be showing system and hidden files which you may be expecting to see when you browse.

To show these files in FileBrowser, use the following steps:

  1. Browse to your Windows 10 PC using FileBrowser.
  2. Tap the folder sort icon on the Toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
  3. In the popup window, tap "More..." in the top left
  4. Switch on:
    • Show Hidden Files
    • Show System Files

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