Windows 10: Accidentally hid/deleted/otherwise messed up files in my disk drive?

I just got a new prebuilt PC, and while trying to figure out why so much stuff was on my SSD, I did something to the files. I had them all highlighted, clicked properties, and then checked the attributes: hidden tab, apply, and everything disappeared... my Program Files folders are gone and so is a lot of other stuff. How do I get it back?? I feel like I’ve ruined my new PC.

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accidentally delete of ownership to a file

No, i delete ownership of a drive named ' Local Disk (D' . i wanted to change the security as i am unable to delete a file in the disk. Unfortunately, i accidentally delete all ownership to the disk
and am now unable to access it.

 

Windows old files deleting

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query at Microsoft community. I will be glad to assist you.

I suggest you follow this steps and check if it helps.

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  Open Disk Cleanup by clicking the Start button. In the search box, type Disk Cleanup, and then, in the list of results, click Disk Cleanup.
  
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  If you're prompted to choose a drive, click the drive you just installed Windows on, and then click OK.
  
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  In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, on the Disk Cleanup tab, click Clean up system files.
  
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  If you're again prompted to choose a drive, click the drive you just installed Windows on, and then click OK.
  
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  Select the Previous Windows installation(s) check box, and any other check boxes for the files you want to delete, and then click OK.
  
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  In the message that appears, click Delete Files.
  

Hope this helps.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community.

Thank you.

 

deleting hard drive files

Hi,

May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
perform the task:

• Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
  
• Choose the files to delete
  
• Click on "Clean up system files"
  
• Click on Ok
  

For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

Regards.