Windows 8.1 Pro: "This PC", This folder is empty.

Abul Ezz

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When I double click "This PC" file explorer displays "This folder is empty." and it takes a long time to display it's contents. Besides there is something wrong with my desktop shortcuts.


Anyone can help? I need help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2160 @ 1.80GHz 1.80 GHz
    Memory
    3.00 GB DDR2 RAM
Hey mate, here is a good way to make your computer run faster: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/37511-optimize-performance-windows-8-a.html

In addition, uninstall any program that you do not actually need/want. Especially uninstall toolbars or coupon apps, etc. After this, get your antivirus program to full scan for any malware on your computer.

After this, delete all your desktop shortcuts and recreate them. RIGHT-click your desktop, select new>shortcut, and browse to the location of the program to link to it. Click This PC>OS ( c: )>Program files [or located in Program files x86]>and find the program by searching through the matching folder - For example, Revo Uninstaller is located in the Revo Uninstaller folder, but you need to find the .exe that launches the program within that folder.

There are other methods to doing this. You can 'grab' a file or folder by RIGHT-clicking and holding to drag it to the desktop. A menu will pop open, and you will select create shortcut. You can freely rename these shortcuts also.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3820 CPU OC @ 3.80GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte G1.Assassin2
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 16GB Quad Channel DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia by EVGA - GeForce GTX 670 4GB
    Sound Card
    On board Creative SB X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    acer 24" H243H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    Main 500GB Hybrid Drive @ 7,200RPM
    Secondary OCZ SSD Vertex 3 Max IOPS
    PSU
    Silent Pro 1000w gold 80+
    Case
    Azza Hurrican 2000
    Cooling
    Liquid CPU cooler & fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Tek Republic Wired Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    5ms Ping 5.15Mb/s Download .64Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    Defender, Malwarebytes
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