How to find a hidden program in Windows 10
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I want to access a datafile to retrive data from an app in my computer. The problem is that the location of the app itself is hidden and not visible in explorer. This is an app/program that I use so I know the app is there, somewhere.
Here is what I already tried:
- View hidden files is checked.
- Right clicking on the tile will not display option for locating app folder.
- View location folder in task manager is not enabled.
- Changing value in super hidden files in registry.
I’m lost…
windows-10
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I want to access a datafile to retrive data from an app in my computer. The problem is that the location of the app itself is hidden and not visible in explorer. This is an app/program that I use so I know the app is there, somewhere.
Here is what I already tried:
- View hidden files is checked.
- Right clicking on the tile will not display option for locating app folder.
- View location folder in task manager is not enabled.
- Changing value in super hidden files in registry.
I’m lost…
windows-10
edited Aug 19 at 18:34
JakeGould
29.6k1089131
asked Aug 19 at 18:03
Anwin
161
Is it a Modern UI app? What type of data do you hope to access? It could always be stored in a proprietary format, making it useless without the program that created it.
– Daniel B
Aug 19 at 21:47
Its a CRM software. Data from our customers, sales etc. Is what I was hoping to access. There is a couple of functions that is missing from the app. Its a modern app, maybe 5 years old.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:03
You can be right about a proprietary format, but i wanted to check first. Right now I am a little frustrated that I cant even find the program.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:10
I’m not talking about whether it’s modern as in recent. I’m talking about Apps. The ones you retrieve from Microsoft Store. // Locating the executable is pointless anyway. Unless it’s super crappy, it won’t store data within the installation directory but use established locations for user data (%AppData%) or all users data (%ProgramData%).
– Daniel B
Aug 20 at 16:35
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up vote
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I want to access a datafile to retrive data from an app in my computer. The problem is that the location of the app itself is hidden and not visible in explorer. This is an app/program that I use so I know the app is there, somewhere.
Here is what I already tried:
- View hidden files is checked.
- Right clicking on the tile will not display option for locating app folder.
- View location folder in task manager is not enabled.
- Changing value in super hidden files in registry.
I’m lost…
windows-10
edited Aug 19 at 18:34
JakeGould
29.6k1089131
asked Aug 19 at 18:03
Anwin
161
I want to access a datafile to retrive data from an app in my computer. The problem is that the location of the app itself is hidden and not visible in explorer. This is an app/program that I use so I know the app is there, somewhere.
Here is what I already tried:
- View hidden files is checked.
- Right clicking on the tile will not display option for locating app folder.
- View location folder in task manager is not enabled.
- Changing value in super hidden files in registry.
I’m lost…
windows-10
windows-10
edited Aug 19 at 18:34
JakeGould
29.6k1089131
asked Aug 19 at 18:03
Anwin
161
edited Aug 19 at 18:34
JakeGould
29.6k1089131
asked Aug 19 at 18:03
Anwin
161
edited Aug 19 at 18:34
JakeGould
29.6k1089131
edited Aug 19 at 18:34
JakeGould
29.6k1089131
edited Aug 19 at 18:34
JakeGould
29.6k1089131
29.6k1089131
asked Aug 19 at 18:03
Anwin
161
asked Aug 19 at 18:03
Anwin
161
asked Aug 19 at 18:03
Anwin
161
161
Is it a Modern UI app? What type of data do you hope to access? It could always be stored in a proprietary format, making it useless without the program that created it.
– Daniel B
Aug 19 at 21:47
Its a CRM software. Data from our customers, sales etc. Is what I was hoping to access. There is a couple of functions that is missing from the app. Its a modern app, maybe 5 years old.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:03
You can be right about a proprietary format, but i wanted to check first. Right now I am a little frustrated that I cant even find the program.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:10
I’m not talking about whether it’s modern as in recent. I’m talking about Apps. The ones you retrieve from Microsoft Store. // Locating the executable is pointless anyway. Unless it’s super crappy, it won’t store data within the installation directory but use established locations for user data (%AppData%) or all users data (%ProgramData%).
– Daniel B
Aug 20 at 16:35
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Is it a Modern UI app? What type of data do you hope to access? It could always be stored in a proprietary format, making it useless without the program that created it.
– Daniel B
Aug 19 at 21:47
Its a CRM software. Data from our customers, sales etc. Is what I was hoping to access. There is a couple of functions that is missing from the app. Its a modern app, maybe 5 years old.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:03
You can be right about a proprietary format, but i wanted to check first. Right now I am a little frustrated that I cant even find the program.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:10
I’m not talking about whether it’s modern as in recent. I’m talking about Apps. The ones you retrieve from Microsoft Store. // Locating the executable is pointless anyway. Unless it’s super crappy, it won’t store data within the installation directory but use established locations for user data (%AppData%) or all users data (%ProgramData%).
– Daniel B
Aug 20 at 16:35
Is it a Modern UI app? What type of data do you hope to access? It could always be stored in a proprietary format, making it useless without the program that created it.
– Daniel B
Aug 19 at 21:47
Is it a Modern UI app? What type of data do you hope to access? It could always be stored in a proprietary format, making it useless without the program that created it.
– Daniel B
Aug 19 at 21:47
Its a CRM software. Data from our customers, sales etc. Is what I was hoping to access. There is a couple of functions that is missing from the app. Its a modern app, maybe 5 years old.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:03
Its a CRM software. Data from our customers, sales etc. Is what I was hoping to access. There is a couple of functions that is missing from the app. Its a modern app, maybe 5 years old.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:03
You can be right about a proprietary format, but i wanted to check first. Right now I am a little frustrated that I cant even find the program.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:10
You can be right about a proprietary format, but i wanted to check first. Right now I am a little frustrated that I cant even find the program.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:10
I’m not talking about whether it’s modern as in recent. I’m talking about Apps. The ones you retrieve from Microsoft Store. // Locating the executable is pointless anyway. Unless it’s super crappy, it won’t store data within the installation directory but use established locations for user data (
%AppData%) or all users data (%ProgramData%).– Daniel B
Aug 20 at 16:35
I’m not talking about whether it’s modern as in recent. I’m talking about Apps. The ones you retrieve from Microsoft Store. // Locating the executable is pointless anyway. Unless it’s super crappy, it won’t store data within the installation directory but use established locations for user data (
%AppData%) or all users data (%ProgramData%).– Daniel B
Aug 20 at 16:35
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If you know any folder name, just running a search from the start of the drive might help.
Alternatively, try finding the %appdata% folder. It's a long shot, but it's also hidden and potentially includes what you are looking for.
answered Aug 19 at 18:35
M4ce
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To find a folder containing a program:
- Start the app normally.
- Right click on the little icon that appears on the taskbar (a little menu should open up).
- Right click on the menu item with the name of the program.
- Click on “properties†(a dialogue box will open).
- The “shortcut†tab should be open, and the “target†field should be highlighted. This is the path of the program executable.
- Select only the path (the drive and folders part), without the .exe file, and without the quotations. Right click and copy.
- In File Explorer paste it into the search/path field at the top. (Click on the little icon inside the search/path field at the left, and then right click to paste.)
- The folder containing the executable file will open up. The data file may or may not be in the same file, or a sub-folder.
edited Aug 19 at 19:32
Máté Juhász
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answered Aug 19 at 18:41
hulk_smash_windows
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Open CMD Prompt and run attrib command wherever the file is located.
attrib -r -h -s
I noticed you showed hidden files, but you didn't activate to show System Files which the "-s" will remove that attribute so you can see it.
And to rehide them...
attrib +r +h +s
answered Aug 20 at 14:26
devel420
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If the app is somehow disguising itself as a system file, use the following procedure :
In Folder Options, in addition to choosing :
Show hidden files, folders, and drives,
uncheck also
Hide protected operating system-files (Recommended).
Please note that such a behavior is likelier in a virus than in a legit app.
I would really suggest to uninstall it using a program such as
Revo Uninstaller Freeware,
then running deep antivirus scans.
answered Aug 19 at 19:52
harrymc
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4 Answers
4
active
oldest
votes
4 Answers
4
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
2
down vote
If you know any folder name, just running a search from the start of the drive might help.
Alternatively, try finding the %appdata% folder. It's a long shot, but it's also hidden and potentially includes what you are looking for.
answered Aug 19 at 18:35
M4ce
211
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
If you know any folder name, just running a search from the start of the drive might help.
Alternatively, try finding the %appdata% folder. It's a long shot, but it's also hidden and potentially includes what you are looking for.
answered Aug 19 at 18:35
M4ce
211
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
If you know any folder name, just running a search from the start of the drive might help.
Alternatively, try finding the %appdata% folder. It's a long shot, but it's also hidden and potentially includes what you are looking for.
answered Aug 19 at 18:35
M4ce
211
If you know any folder name, just running a search from the start of the drive might help.
Alternatively, try finding the %appdata% folder. It's a long shot, but it's also hidden and potentially includes what you are looking for.
answered Aug 19 at 18:35
M4ce
211
answered Aug 19 at 18:35
M4ce
211
answered Aug 19 at 18:35
M4ce
211
answered Aug 19 at 18:35
M4ce
211
211
add a comment |Â
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
To find a folder containing a program:
- Start the app normally.
- Right click on the little icon that appears on the taskbar (a little menu should open up).
- Right click on the menu item with the name of the program.
- Click on “properties†(a dialogue box will open).
- The “shortcut†tab should be open, and the “target†field should be highlighted. This is the path of the program executable.
- Select only the path (the drive and folders part), without the .exe file, and without the quotations. Right click and copy.
- In File Explorer paste it into the search/path field at the top. (Click on the little icon inside the search/path field at the left, and then right click to paste.)
- The folder containing the executable file will open up. The data file may or may not be in the same file, or a sub-folder.
edited Aug 19 at 19:32
Máté Juhász
13.9k63150
answered Aug 19 at 18:41
hulk_smash_windows
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up vote
1
down vote
To find a folder containing a program:
- Start the app normally.
- Right click on the little icon that appears on the taskbar (a little menu should open up).
- Right click on the menu item with the name of the program.
- Click on “properties†(a dialogue box will open).
- The “shortcut†tab should be open, and the “target†field should be highlighted. This is the path of the program executable.
- Select only the path (the drive and folders part), without the .exe file, and without the quotations. Right click and copy.
- In File Explorer paste it into the search/path field at the top. (Click on the little icon inside the search/path field at the left, and then right click to paste.)
- The folder containing the executable file will open up. The data file may or may not be in the same file, or a sub-folder.
edited Aug 19 at 19:32
Máté Juhász
13.9k63150
answered Aug 19 at 18:41
hulk_smash_windows
112
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
To find a folder containing a program:
- Start the app normally.
- Right click on the little icon that appears on the taskbar (a little menu should open up).
- Right click on the menu item with the name of the program.
- Click on “properties†(a dialogue box will open).
- The “shortcut†tab should be open, and the “target†field should be highlighted. This is the path of the program executable.
- Select only the path (the drive and folders part), without the .exe file, and without the quotations. Right click and copy.
- In File Explorer paste it into the search/path field at the top. (Click on the little icon inside the search/path field at the left, and then right click to paste.)
- The folder containing the executable file will open up. The data file may or may not be in the same file, or a sub-folder.
edited Aug 19 at 19:32
Máté Juhász
13.9k63150
answered Aug 19 at 18:41
hulk_smash_windows
112
To find a folder containing a program:
- Start the app normally.
- Right click on the little icon that appears on the taskbar (a little menu should open up).
- Right click on the menu item with the name of the program.
- Click on “properties†(a dialogue box will open).
- The “shortcut†tab should be open, and the “target†field should be highlighted. This is the path of the program executable.
- Select only the path (the drive and folders part), without the .exe file, and without the quotations. Right click and copy.
- In File Explorer paste it into the search/path field at the top. (Click on the little icon inside the search/path field at the left, and then right click to paste.)
- The folder containing the executable file will open up. The data file may or may not be in the same file, or a sub-folder.
edited Aug 19 at 19:32
Máté Juhász
13.9k63150
answered Aug 19 at 18:41
hulk_smash_windows
112
edited Aug 19 at 19:32
Máté Juhász
13.9k63150
edited Aug 19 at 19:32
Máté Juhász
13.9k63150
edited Aug 19 at 19:32
Máté Juhász
13.9k63150
13.9k63150
answered Aug 19 at 18:41
hulk_smash_windows
112
answered Aug 19 at 18:41
hulk_smash_windows
112
answered Aug 19 at 18:41
hulk_smash_windows
112
112
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add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Open CMD Prompt and run attrib command wherever the file is located.
attrib -r -h -s
I noticed you showed hidden files, but you didn't activate to show System Files which the "-s" will remove that attribute so you can see it.
And to rehide them...
attrib +r +h +s
answered Aug 20 at 14:26
devel420
111
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Open CMD Prompt and run attrib command wherever the file is located.
attrib -r -h -s
I noticed you showed hidden files, but you didn't activate to show System Files which the "-s" will remove that attribute so you can see it.
And to rehide them...
attrib +r +h +s
answered Aug 20 at 14:26
devel420
111
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Open CMD Prompt and run attrib command wherever the file is located.
attrib -r -h -s
I noticed you showed hidden files, but you didn't activate to show System Files which the "-s" will remove that attribute so you can see it.
And to rehide them...
attrib +r +h +s
answered Aug 20 at 14:26
devel420
111
Open CMD Prompt and run attrib command wherever the file is located.
attrib -r -h -s
I noticed you showed hidden files, but you didn't activate to show System Files which the "-s" will remove that attribute so you can see it.
And to rehide them...
attrib +r +h +s
answered Aug 20 at 14:26
devel420
111
answered Aug 20 at 14:26
devel420
111
answered Aug 20 at 14:26
devel420
111
answered Aug 20 at 14:26
devel420
111
111
add a comment |Â
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
If the app is somehow disguising itself as a system file, use the following procedure :
In Folder Options, in addition to choosing :
Show hidden files, folders, and drives,
uncheck also
Hide protected operating system-files (Recommended).
Please note that such a behavior is likelier in a virus than in a legit app.
I would really suggest to uninstall it using a program such as
Revo Uninstaller Freeware,
then running deep antivirus scans.
answered Aug 19 at 19:52
harrymc
237k9244522
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
If the app is somehow disguising itself as a system file, use the following procedure :
In Folder Options, in addition to choosing :
Show hidden files, folders, and drives,
uncheck also
Hide protected operating system-files (Recommended).
Please note that such a behavior is likelier in a virus than in a legit app.
I would really suggest to uninstall it using a program such as
Revo Uninstaller Freeware,
then running deep antivirus scans.
answered Aug 19 at 19:52
harrymc
237k9244522
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
If the app is somehow disguising itself as a system file, use the following procedure :
In Folder Options, in addition to choosing :
Show hidden files, folders, and drives,
uncheck also
Hide protected operating system-files (Recommended).
Please note that such a behavior is likelier in a virus than in a legit app.
I would really suggest to uninstall it using a program such as
Revo Uninstaller Freeware,
then running deep antivirus scans.
answered Aug 19 at 19:52
harrymc
237k9244522
If the app is somehow disguising itself as a system file, use the following procedure :
In Folder Options, in addition to choosing :
Show hidden files, folders, and drives,
uncheck also
Hide protected operating system-files (Recommended).
Please note that such a behavior is likelier in a virus than in a legit app.
I would really suggest to uninstall it using a program such as
Revo Uninstaller Freeware,
then running deep antivirus scans.
answered Aug 19 at 19:52
harrymc
237k9244522
answered Aug 19 at 19:52
harrymc
237k9244522
answered Aug 19 at 19:52
harrymc
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answered Aug 19 at 19:52
harrymc
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Is it a Modern UI app? What type of data do you hope to access? It could always be stored in a proprietary format, making it useless without the program that created it.
– Daniel B
Aug 19 at 21:47
Its a CRM software. Data from our customers, sales etc. Is what I was hoping to access. There is a couple of functions that is missing from the app. Its a modern app, maybe 5 years old.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:03
You can be right about a proprietary format, but i wanted to check first. Right now I am a little frustrated that I cant even find the program.
– Anwin
Aug 19 at 22:10
I’m not talking about whether it’s modern as in recent. I’m talking about Apps. The ones you retrieve from Microsoft Store. // Locating the executable is pointless anyway. Unless it’s super crappy, it won’t store data within the installation directory but use established locations for user data (
%AppData%) or all users data (%ProgramData%).– Daniel B
Aug 20 at 16:35