File Manager Not Showing Files Inside Folder: Potential Bitness Issue with DISM.exe

It seems like you're having trouble with XYplorer not showing files from a folder that belongs to an installed .wim file when mounted with DISM.exe. Here's a detailed guide to help you troubleshoot and potentially fix this issue.

Potential Bitness Issue with DISM.exe

When working with Windows Imaging and Configuration Manager (WICM) tools like DISM.exe, it's essential to be aware of bitness issues. DISM.exe is a 64-bit tool, and it requires a 64-bit version of Windows to run. If you're using a 32-bit version of Windows, you might encounter issues like the one you're experiencing.

Checking Bitness

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter.
3. In the System Properties window, click on the System tab.
4. Under System type, you'll see whether your OS is 32-bit or 64-bit.

Mounting the .wim file

If your OS is 64-bit, ensure you're mounting the .wim file correctly using DISM.exe:

1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Navigate to the directory containing the .wim file using the cd command.
3. Mount the .wim file using the following command:

Dism /Mount-Wim /WimFile:MyWimFile.wim /Index:1 /MountDir:C:\MountPoint

Replace MyWimFile.wim with the name of your .wim file and C:\MountPoint with the directory where you want to mount the .wim file.

Checking XYplorer Settings

1. Open XYplorer.
2. Go to Options > View > Files.
3. Make sure the Hidden files and folders option is checked.
4. Check the Show system files option.

Checking File Attributes

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to the mounted .wim file directory.
3. Right-click on the folder containing the files you can't see in XYplorer.
4. Select Properties.
5. Go to the Security tab.
6. Check if the Hidden attribute is unchecked. If not, uncheck it and apply the changes.

References

1. Microsoft DISM.exe
2. Mounting a WIM file with DISM
3. Show hidden files and folders in File Explorer
4. Change folder and search options
5. Change folder and search options

Summary

• Check your OS bitness.
• Mount the .wim file correctly using DISM.exe.
• Check XYplorer settings.
• Check file attributes.

If the issue persists, consider using another file explorer or contacting XYplorer support for further assistance.