The problem is most prominent for files downloaded to the Desktop that never appear or disappear. You can delete individual .DS_Store files as a potential solution.

Recover missing desktop icons in Windows 2000 Pro Group and local policy settings enable users and administrators to control the way the computer functions and appears, including which items ...

Have you encountered a situation where you find that your Windows desktop shortcuts have suddenly gone missing!? If so, this article may interest you.

ZyrrahXD asked the Utilities forum for advice on recovering missing files. If a file, multiple files, or a folder goes missing from your hard drive, you’ve got a pretty good chance of getting it ...

In November, a bug with Google Drive’s desktop app left many users with missing files, and Google is now detailing how to recover those files now that the issue has been fixed. In an update to a ...

Google has issued instructions on how to recover missing Google Drive files after a bug in November randomly wiped them out.