Windows 10: Accidentally deleted a bunch of files with storage sense

Discus and support Accidentally deleted a bunch of files with storage sense in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So I wanted to make some space on my computer and let's just say I'm not much of a tech wiz. So I went onto my storage settings to see what was taking... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/gunga13, Jan 28, 2021.

  1. /U/GUNGA13
    /u/gunga13 Win User

    Accidentally deleted a bunch of files with storage sense


    So I wanted to make some space on my computer and let's just say I'm not much of a tech wiz. So I went onto my storage settings to see what was taking up the most space. It said that there was about 30GBs worth of Temp files in Downloads (which should've been a red flag) and that it could remove them. I being an idiot thought this would delete useless files, but instead it's deleted pretty much everything in my downloads folder. Is there any way I can reverse this stupid mistake? I tried doing a system restore and got 0x8007045b error.

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    /u/gunga13, Jan 28, 2021
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  2. HILTONOISHI
    HiltonOishi Win User

    What did Windows Storage Sense delete?

    Hi, Garth

    You can not find what was deleted. The only precautious way is having this disabled.

    Windows 10 should have Storage sense disabled by default, but you can check and turn off the feature as necessary using these steps:

    1.Open Settings.

    2.Click on System.

    3.Click on Storage.

    4.Turn off the Storage sense toggle switch.

    Once you've completed the steps, the feature will stop running automatically on your device.

    In the event that your device starts running out of space to perform an upgrade or store files, you can re-enable the feature and use these tips to free up space.

    Good luck !
     
    HiltonOishi, Jan 28, 2021
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  3. SMITHERIKSON
    SmithErikson Win User
    Storage Sense configuration for deleting temporary files

    hi

    My name is Smith and I am an Independent Advisor. I would be happy to help you today.

    try open Start > Settings > System > Storage >

    Toggle on Storage sense

    Click Change how we free up space

    Toggle on Storage sense again if its not

    Make sure Delete temporary files that my apps aren't using is checked
     
    SmithErikson, Jan 28, 2021
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  4. ABERCROMBIE07
    Abercrombie07 Win User

    Accidentally deleted a bunch of files with storage sense

    XV6900 - Recover Deleted Data on Storage Card

    I'm missing a bunch of data off of my storage card. I'm afraid that the files were accidentally delete (most of them are pwi). Is there a way to recover deleted notes (.pwi) files off of a storage card?
     
    Abercrombie07, Jan 28, 2021
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