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Normally when you do a file operation in Windows Explorer then Explorer refreshes itself. So I delete a file, and it's gone.

But since yesterday when I for example delete a file, the file entry doesn't disappear. It only disappears when closing and reopening the folder, or when pressing F5. What could that be?

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And you are deleting the file using Windows Explorer as well? And did you restart your computer since you have that problem? – Arjan van Bentem Nov 14 at 15:31

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I suggest you have a look at this thread in the Microsoft TechNet forums. This may be related to a known issue with Windows 7.

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To save you the trouble, I went and reviewed the whole (gigantic) thread. I'm having this issue myself. The conclusion of the folks in there as well as the MS person was that it's a bug in Windows 7 that they were able to reproduce. There's some button-mashing solutions that seemed to work for a few people like deleting the icon cache or resetting folder views. Worth a try, though none of that worked for me so far. – Scott Bilas Dec 30 at 18:42
Another thread on the issue.. social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-GB/w7files/… – Scott Bilas Dec 30 at 18:45
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Had the same problem with Windows 7 - tried to install following Path/Hotfix (for Vista) - AND IT WORKED!!!

32bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5C0C7FF4-C9C1-4119-8B59-18DADC49348A&displaylang=en

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hey i think this would solve my problem but when i trie to run the installer he says its not suitable for my system :( i used the 64bit link i have 64 bit winodws – Markus Nov 19 at 18:47
You ran a Windows Vista patch on Windows 7? Did this actually work for anyone? – JohnFx Jan 19 at 17:12
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64bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=A612D795-B26A-47DC-9FF3-BA711CA5BD14&displaylang=en

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Doesn't work. It's a Vista update, does not install in 7. – Scott Bilas Dec 30 at 18:40

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