Windows 10: Computer rebooted and my files have “disappeared”

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  1. Computer rebooted and my files have “disappeared”


    My computer randomly rebooted itself last night and when it started up the screensaver was changed to default and all of my files have seemingly “disappeared”. After much panicking I found my files in the “Users” folder in “My PC”.

    I’ve backed up the files already but my issue now is how do I get my pc to what it was originally? My files aren’t in the files folder anymore, they only appear in users. It looks like all of my browser settings have reset aswell.

    I’ve tried the system restore but that didn’t work. I’ve tried rebooting in safe mode, but that just gets me stuck in a black screen. Does anyone have any ideas?

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    /u/shrekwife22, Dec 2, 2020
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  2. Eric Ber Win User

    My files have disappeared.

    Hi Maureen,

    To assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:



    • Have you made any changes to your computer prior to this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • May we know the location of the file folder that you created that disappeared?
    • Have you tried using the Search box to search for the files that you made?

    Regards.
     
    Eric Ber, Dec 2, 2020
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  3. Taskbar doesn't disappear when entering fullscreen

    I tried the Ctrl-Alt-Del and found Windows Explorer. Unfortunately, I didn't choose Restart; I killed the process. (didn't read the instructions well enough!) :-/ ... I did eventually find a way to Restart Windows Explorer, but the problem (disappearing Task bar not disappearing/reappearing as it should/used to) did not solve itself. I then RESTARTED the PC. Still not fixed.

    So, I found another answer from microsoft and followed those steps. It worked! (needed the display driver updated.)

    Here's that set of instructions:

    I suggest you to try updating the Display Adapter drivers check if it works for you.

    Follow the steps to update the Display driver:

    Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
    Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
    Right-click on the Display Adapter listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.
    Select the option to automatically search for the updated driver software.
    Restart the computer after its updated and verify.

    Also try to access the computer manufacturer's website and download the latest chipset and display drivers for your computer and install the same.
     
    paisanoglen, Dec 2, 2020
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  4. Computer rebooted and my files have “disappeared”

    Taskbar doesn't disappear when entering fullscreen

    Dude this was a year ago
     
    Forbidden Duck, Dec 2, 2020
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