Windows 10: an "AppData" folder problem!

Hello there,

recently, i was looking in the AppData folder and it's subfolder (under my user directory) and suddenly i came across with an strange thing! I fund some folders of some old applications i used to use back in days which i uninstalled them 5 month ago and i no longer have them on my pc (4 adobe acrobat folder, 2 plugins folder for adobe after effects and an old game folder). My question is, since i no longer have those apps installed on my pc, is it okay to delete their AppData folders? And a also have to mention that i have no intention to install those applications again!

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How to access appdata folder

Hi Jaden,

Thank you posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps.

• Write in the search box the following: “%appdata%” .
• After the search is finished left click or tap on the folder that the search feature found.
• If it takes you to the following path: “C:\Users\The user that you are logged in with\AppData\Roaming”.
• It means that your folders are still there but they are hidden.
• Click on “View”.
• Check the box “Hidden items”

Also you refer to the below link.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-appdata-folder

Note: Above link also refers to the Windows 10.



Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank you.

 

deleted AppData Account Picture file

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you with it.

I suggest you to refer the following Microsoft help article to about AppData folder.

What is the AppData folder?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-appdata-folder

Note: This link is also applicable to Windows 10 as well.

I suggest you to perform System Restore on your computer and check if you are able to get back the AppData folder.



System Restore brings a system to an operable condition after a disaster so that it can again accept and process data.



To perform System Restore follow the step provided below.

• Press Windows Key + R Key
• Type rstrui and press Enter.

Hope this resolves your issue. Do let us know if it helped. For further assistance, feel free to contact us.

Thank you.

 

Potential problem with AppData folder?

The contents of AppData is just configuration data, a place for applications to dump their stuff. It doesn't matter what it contains as far as Windows cares.