Where can I find the Application Data folder in Windows 7?

Question

I'm using Windows 7 and want to back up some files and it read somewhere that they should be in a folder called "Application Data", but I have no idea where to find this folder!

I tried looking for C:\Users\Ivo\Application Data, but there's nothing there.

So where can I find this folder?

Answer 1

To show the AppData folder:

• Launch Windows Explorer and choose Organize->Folder and search options:

• Select Show hidden files, folders, and drives.

• Uncheck Hide protected operating system files.

• Click OK.

In Windows Explorer Navigate to the current user's AppData folder under:

drive:\Users\Username\AppData

Answer 2

It's called AppData in 7 and it's hidden. So it would be C:\Users\Ivo\AppData

Answer 3

Head over to Control Panel -> Folder Options. Click on View tab & enable radiobox Show Hidden Files & Folders. Also, clear checkbox Hide Protected Operating System files

Then head over to C:\Users\Ivo\AppData. You'll find Roaming & Local folders - backup both.

(If I'm mistaken in folder names, do forgive, I'm away from my Win 7 laptop & relying on my memory)

Answer 4

Start, type

%appdata%

Hit enter.

Solution applies to most versions of Windows.