Windows 10: Why can't I acces these files and Why they have a Gray X?

Discus and support Why can't I acces these files and Why they have a Gray X? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, My girlfriend just noticed that she have some files with a gray X and she's unable to open them. When she tries to copy and paste in another... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JoséPinto18, Nov 5, 2020.

  1. Why can't I acces these files and Why they have a Gray X?


    Hello,


    My girlfriend just noticed that she have some files with a gray X and she's unable to open them.

    When she tries to copy and paste in another folder it appears an image of an error.


    Some files are important, what should we do?


    Why can't I acces these files and Why they have a Gray X? 51c595d8-96b3-4f98-89ca-b002d6231da4?upload=true.png Why can't I acces these files and Why they have a Gray X? 46adf9c9-a50c-41a0-a66a-a208343f76ae?upload=true.png Why can't I acces these files and Why they have a Gray X? f84733c1-8310-4dc9-8ee8-b428af0f2b62?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    JoséPinto18, Nov 5, 2020
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  2. music files with an X on them

    Not that I have a solution to suggest, but I think it is interesting that only three of the eight files in your list have that gray X. Are you able to copy those files which do not have the X? That might lead to a clue as to how the files got created, etc.
     
    retexan599, Nov 5, 2020
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  3. brufair Win User
    Gray X's on Desktop files appearing

    Gray X's have recently started appearing on all of the files and folders I have placed on my Windows 10 desktop.


    Why can't I acces these files and Why they have a Gray X? [​IMG]


    The X's are in the lower left corner of the icon.. They only appear on icons belonging to actual files or folders saved on the desktop. (Not on shortcuts to other locations.)

    Examples would include: Excel files, PDF files, JPG files, folders actually residing on the desktop, text files, etc. The appearance of the "X's" have not interfered with my ability to access the files. This does NOT occur any place else (other folders on my hard drive, etc.) other than on the desktop.

    Logging out as a User or rebooting does solve the issue for 1-2 minutes once I am logged back in, but then they reappear.

    Doing a screen refresh does nothing. Right-clicking on the file (or folder) and resetting the default program to open the file (or folder) does nothing.

    I have not recently installed any new back-up programs.

    Deleting the Desktop DataBase in the Registry does not help.

    Any suggestions or known solutions would be most appreciated!
     
    brufair, Nov 5, 2020
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  4. jmcslob Win User

    Why can't I acces these files and Why they have a Gray X?

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    Hey Fits

    Can you list a few helpful hints for T ski ,maybe a step by step how to OR what to look out for*Cool Why can't I acces these files and Why they have a Gray X? :cool:
     
    jmcslob, Nov 5, 2020
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