Windows 10: A windows update removed/changed my accounts, and my files (mostly photos) are locked such...

Discus and support A windows update removed/changed my accounts, and my files (mostly photos) are locked such... in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; My account taskbar was set back to its original state, but my desktop still has some pre-update programs and local printer is present. And I can only... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ramos1969, Jan 25, 2020.

  1. A windows update removed/changed my accounts, and my files (mostly photos) are locked such...


    My account taskbar was set back to its original state, but my desktop still has some pre-update programs and local printer is present.

    And I can only locate my photos through the folders users/account/windows diagnostics 8.1 . The photos are there but “locked”. Any ideas to correct this?

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    /u/ramos1969, Jan 25, 2020
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  2. Vesao Win User

    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Jan 25, 2020
    #2
  3. Kem Mon Win User
    Lock screen photo

    Hi,





    To change the
    lock screen photo, follow these steps:




    • Go to
      Settings.

    • Choose
      Personalization.

    • On the left side of the screen, click on
      Lock screen.

    • In the
      Background, change it to
      Picture.



    Let us know how it goes.



    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Jan 25, 2020
    #3
  4. Ruz San Win User

    A windows update removed/changed my accounts, and my files (mostly photos) are locked such...

    Lock screen picture won't change

    Hi Sher,

    Something seems to be preventing you from customizing the lock screen. This may be due to recent changes on the system or some corrupted components. To guide you better in resolving the problem, please answer these questions:

    • Did you install any programs or updates before you encountered this problem?
    • Are you able to change other Personalization items in
      Settings
      aside from Lock screen?
    • What suggestions have you looked into?

    We recommend running the System File Checker tool to find missing or corrupted files on your computer. This tool will scan and fix system issues that may be leading to the difficulty you are facing when customizing your lock screen. Click

    this link
    to learn about how you can use the suggested tool.

    You can also use the Photos app to set a different lock screen image. Follow these steps:

    • Using File Explorer, locate the image that you want to set as your lock screen.
    • Double-click on the image file to open it using the Photos app.
    • In case a different app is set to open your images by default, right-click on the image instead, choose
      Open with then select Photos.
    • Once you have the image open using the Photos app, click on the See more button (
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      ).
    • Choose Set as.
    • Select Set as lock screen.

    Let us know if the suggestions allow you to change your lock screen image on the computer.

    Regards.
     
    Ruz San, Jan 25, 2020
    #4
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