Windows
Missing folder/files on a shared drive after a move
Files or a folder went missing while being moved between folders on a shared drive. The missing items were restored from previous version history.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-08-20.
What you see
- A folder or files are missing after being moved between folders on a network or shared drive.
Why it happens
Likely Likely the items were accidentally moved or removed during the file transfer; the ticket does not prove the exact cause.
When it shows up
A user reports that files or a folder disappeared after moving them on a shared or network drive.
You are in this case if:
- Items are missing from a shared/network drive after a move
- Previous versions or version history is available for the affected folder
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Someone from XL.net killed this on a Windows computer on 2026-08-20. It is written up from that one repair, so it cites no outside page.