Windows 10: After the OS update, my c:\Program Files is wiped out.

Discus and support After the OS update, my c:\Program Files is wiped out. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; After the automatic OS update, my c:\Program Files is wiped out. Some programs survived but were moved to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by AlexSegal, Jul 8, 2020.

  1. ALEXSEGAL
    AlexSegal Win User

    After the OS update, my c:\Program Files is wiped out.


    After the automatic OS update, my c:\Program Files is wiped out.

    Some programs survived but were moved to C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Temp\LogiCaptureUninstall including the whole Adove CS suite. Some shortcuts on the desktop were updated, but some were not. What is going on?

    :)
     
    AlexSegal, Jul 8, 2020
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  2. TOMMYGUNN
    Tommygunn Win User

    Partitioning Program Files/Program Files(x86) from Windows 10 install?

    In the coming week I will be installing Windows 10 Home on my new computer. I will be using an SSD and an HDD, the SSD for the OS, programs and games and the HDD for photos, music and all the other slow stuff.
    So, my question. In case the OS were to ever get corrupted, or I had to reinstall the OS for any other reason, is it possible to have the SSD set up as follows; Partition 1 - OS, Partition 2 - Program Files/Program Files((x86) plus other associated folders/files) and Partition 3 for my games, so that any re-install does not wipe out my already installed programs?

    I had no problem doing this in with my XP desktop(OS in C and Progs in D, although not perfect, but was never able to do it with Windows 7.

    Can it be done?

    Tom.
     
    Tommygunn, Jul 8, 2020
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  3. DEVING
    deving Win User
    User.000 issue after updating to 1909

    I'm one of the many people suffering from issues with user profiles after applying Update 1909 to Windows 10. I've read all the threads I can find on the topic here and have followed the suggestions, all to no avail. Any other thoughts are appreciated.

    After applying Update 1909, the ProfileImagePath was changed to c:\users\User.000
    One file that was always in use and couldn't be removed was left in c:\users\User (can't recall or find the exact file now), so I could never rename or remove the c:\user\User directory.

    I followed the multiple suggestions from Brink and others:
    • Rebooted at least 6 times
    • Enabled hidden Administrator
    • Booted into Safe Mode
    • Changed ProfileImagePath
    • Tried to rename c:\users\User but couldn't because a file was still in use
    • Copied all data from c:\users\User.000 into c:\users\User
    • Rebooted and had temporary profile
    • Followed steps in Brink tutorial to change ImageProfilePath; rebooted with no change
    • Restored using Restore Point from before Update 1909 - returned to single profile state (User.000)
    • Removed each update that was installed individually and rebooted after each update removal - profile state never changed
    • After all updates were removed, repeated the steps above with hidden Administrator, changing profile, etc. - same issue with file in use in c:\users\User
    • Followed all steps above with hidden Administrator but without copying files from User.000 to User - same results

    Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
     
    deving, Jul 8, 2020
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  4. DCNEWBIE
    DCnewbie Win User

    After the OS update, my c:\Program Files is wiped out.

    Are my Registry Files all legitimate programs?

    Isn't there a web tool whereby I can check if programs listed in my REGISTRY FILES are legitimate programs?
     
    DCnewbie, Jul 8, 2020
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