Windows 10: Windows.old does not contain my files before choosing to reset my PC with the 'keep all...

Discus and support Windows.old does not contain my files before choosing to reset my PC with the 'keep all... in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi, I chose to reset my PC with the option to 'keep all files' after resetting. However, upon resetting, the files are nowhere to be found. In my C:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by TonyN98, Feb 28, 2020.

  1. TonyN98 Win User

    Windows.old does not contain my files before choosing to reset my PC with the 'keep all...


    Hi,


    I chose to reset my PC with the option to 'keep all files' after resetting. However, upon resetting, the files are nowhere to be found. In my C: drive there is a Windows.old folder but this does not contain my files. It contains a WINDOWS folder within which the following folders are found: servicing, System32, SystemResources, SysWOW64 and WinSxS. Is there a way I can recover my files easily? I have tried using Recuva and it has found almost all of my files, but apparently I need 1.3 TB of space to recover them, when beforehand I'd only used around 400 GB of my 500 GB HDD.

    :)
     
    TonyN98, Feb 28, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 28, 2020
    #2
  3. John Ado Win User
    Reseting my PC

    Hi Parker,

    Recovery media is a backup tool that contains the Windows OS or your own system image backup to restore your system at any point. Learn more about it

    here
    .

    If you are still experiencing the issue, we suggest that you reset your computer from the advanced startup screen. To do this, follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings and select Update & security.
    • Choose Recovery then click Restart Now under
      Advanced startup.
    • Select Troubleshoot from the options.
    • Click Reset this PC.
    • Select whether you want to Keep your files or Remove everything.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    John Ado, Feb 28, 2020
    #3
  4. Windows.old does not contain my files before choosing to reset my PC with the 'keep all...

    Unable to reset the pc

    Hello,

    If you are having that message while trying to reset your computer, We suggest you to create an installation media for Windows 10 using Media
    Creation Tool
    and perform a Reset.

    Once the installation media is created, follow the steps below:

    • Insert the installation media you created, and then restart your PC.
    • On the Install Windows screen, select Repair your computer.
    • On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. From there, you can use Safe Mode. Select
      Advanced Options >Reset This PC>Remove everything.
    • After the reset is complete, check for status.

    Give us an update on what happens.
     
    Anthony Cato, Feb 28, 2020
    #4
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