Windows 10: All docs missing and folders empty!

Discus and support All docs missing and folders empty! in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; After initiation icloud/drive.......Malware etc. Dont know what caused all docs to disappear and all folders to be empty. How can I restore this?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Rachel le Roux, Jan 9, 2020.

  1. All docs missing and folders empty!


    After initiation icloud/drive.......Malware etc. Dont know what caused all docs to disappear and all folders to be empty. How can I restore this?

    :)
     
    Rachel le Roux, Jan 9, 2020
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  2. MIKE A Win User

    Misplaced My Docs folder of pictures.


    Upgraded from Win 7 to Win 10 yesterday [free update]. Checked my Docs containing my phot folders. Last one being Plant Pathology. Folder is missing. It's taken me months building this folder.
    In the Start area, I recognized one of the missing pics, displayed as a tile. Did something that removed the tile and listed, 'photos' in the margin. Clicking on this, the screen opens up showing my lost pictures but in reverse order. Also a vast number of other pictures that are saved in My Docs, but individual folders.

    HELP PLEASE. Can I take whatever steps to restore my folders to My Doc's and at the same time prevent windows from ever again making collections.
    Many thanks.
    Mike.
     
    MIKE A, Jan 9, 2020
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  3. Pinned & Recent Folder Missing From Explorer in Start

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that the quick access and recently oped files option are missing. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.


    • Open File explorer.
    • Click on View and then Options.
    • Choose Folder and search options.
    • Under General Tab and under Privacy, make sure to place a check mark on Show recently used files and recently used folder in Quick access.
    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Jan 9, 2020
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  4. All docs missing and folders empty!

    Why did the startup window get cleared?

    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Jan 9, 2020
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