Hi there, I've got a folder which contains 15797 files + 1386 folders when viewing properties. However, when searching for '*' within this same folder, I only see 14510 files + 1386 folders. Can you help explain the difference? I think it may relate to access permissions, as the files are media files and I noticed the difference after connecting XBMC. My only other theories are that it relates to hidden files (*.ini or album art?). It'd be reassuring to be able to find out exactly what is causing the discrepancy.

Hi, Based on my test, when you right click a folder and choose Properties, all files will be counted including hidden files and system protected files. However, when you search for * within the folder, hidden files and system protected files will not be included. Hope this helps. Jeremy Wu TechNet Community Support

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to check that for me. My reason for looking at this in the first place was that, after connecting to the PC via XBMC, a large number of files and folders within "My Music" had a lock symbol on the icon. The main issue with this is that any such file no longer registered in my winamp media library. I've tried to play around with access permissions to fix things, and this was my way of checking that the issue was fully resolved - 14510 files are registered within winamp. Can anyone recommend a way to make sure that no mp3s are still locked, either by investigating the "missing" 1,287 files or otherwise?

Hi, Thanks for the update. Then, please take owner of the folder and see how it works. Takeown command line More information: How do I remove padlock icon from all my files? Hope this helps. Jeremy Wu TechNet Community Support

Hi, Thanks for the update. Then, please take owner of the folder and see how it works. Takeown command line More information: How do I remove padlock icon from all my files? Hope this helps. Jeremy Wu TechNet Community Support

Thanks Jeremy. I'd already followed a similar guide, but I used the command takeown /f Music /r and it seemed to be successful. Upon checking the folder properties, and searching for *.*, I get the same numbers as in my original post. Can I be reasonably confident that there are no remaining file access issues?

Thanks Jeremy. I'd already followed a similar guide, but I used the command takeown /f Music /r and it seemed to be successful. Upon checking the folder properties, and searching for *.*, I get the same numbers as in my original post. Can I be reasonably confident that there are no remaining file access issues?

Hi, If the operation is successful, we can conclude that all the files within the folder are owned by you. Hope this helps. Jeremy Wu TechNet Community Support