View \Windows Folder vis USB on Computer

chakde · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 10:59 PM

First I know I read earlier yesterday somebody else asking this question but for the life of me could not find the thread. (There were no answers yesterday) So my sincere apologies.

I do not see the \Windows Folder from the Diamond on my computer to backup files etc. I have tried to make them visible but running into issues when viewing them on the desktop. I am running Windows Vista and Diamond has Telus stock rom and can see it in Resco Explorer and Folder application

Thanks for your help

**[sammich]** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 11:15 PM

I do not have a Diamond, but this MAY work. Sorry, it's pretty basic and probably didn't make this mistake. If so, don't worry!

When you connect via Activesync, explore the device, then select the Windows Mobile Device thats in the list of folders. From there you will see the root directory of the phone.

**tobeychris** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2008, 11:28 PM

try going to file explorer and enabling "Show All Files"

joel4149 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008, 12:16 AM

i have the same problem on my vista, i cannot access the windows folder from my device on my PC its hidden and nowhere to find, well i have no problem on my XP but I'm getting rid of my XP in the near future so i wonder if I'm missing something...

**rainfreak** · #5 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008, 08:50 AM

Here we go, with pictures

With your phone synced to your computer via USB, open My Computer on the PC. Next click on the Organize dropdown at the top right. Then click on Folder and Search Options:

Next click on the View tab at the top and make sure that you have the radio button marked next to Show hidden files and folders:

Next remove the checkmark for Hide protected operating system files (recommended):

You will see a new window with this warning:

Click Yes and and then click the OK button to close the Folder Options.

Now drill down into your device and see the /Windows directory:

Let me know if you need more help or this did not work.

chakde · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008, 02:16 AM

Thanks rainfreak, I was trying to do it on my computer hard drives and it was not working on the phone. i guess now it makes sense as each drive has it's own folder options.

Thanks so much. I really, really appreciate it.

**rainfreak** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008, 06:56 PM

You are more than welcome, glad to have been able to help.

joel4149 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008, 11:35 PM

Great! thanks.

iRonMan360 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-05-2009, 07:00 PM

I had the same problem, did a search and found this, thanks man!

infection0 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 05:34 AM

Holy crap I've been so annoyed by this, bump