Windows 10: 2021 Windows 10 update removed files and application settings. How do I get them back?

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  1. TG85
    tg85 Win User

    2021 Windows 10 update removed files and application settings. How do I get them back?


    When the update completed on my laptop, it removed entire folders of content, changed folder icons, and wiped out application settings, such as all of my web bookmarks. We tried restore to go back to the previous version of Windows, but the files are still missing. It's a pain, but I can pull files from the backup. Is there another way to recover the application settings?

    :)
     
    tg85, Mar 24, 2021
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  2. AHHZZ
    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, Mar 24, 2021
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  3. PUMA99DK|
    puma99dk| Win User
    Reinstalling Windows 10 to sell a PC - is the 'Remove everything' option enough?

    Restore factory settings do list Removes your personal files, apps and settings, and reinstalls the version of Windows that came on this PC.

    So if this isn't true well than just erase the drive and install a clean Windows 10 with all the drivers u need but why should it be true
    @FordGT90Concept ? *Laugh :laugh:
     
    puma99dk|, Mar 24, 2021
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    2021 Windows 10 update removed files and application settings. How do I get them back?

    Is it time for Windows 10 already?

    Again, for those that want the update reservation and you meet the requirements ---> Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

    And, some info from the FAQ page:

    Also, some interesting info from the Specifications page:

     
    95Viper, Mar 24, 2021
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