Windows 10: Computer Targeting User Files From External Drive Instead of C Drive After Backup Error

Discus and support Computer Targeting User Files From External Drive Instead of C Drive After Backup Error in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; During a backup, I apparently moved all of the files under my user name to an external SSD drive instead of just copying them. When I realized it, I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Matthew Wood2, Nov 12, 2023.

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    Computer Targeting User Files From External Drive Instead of C Drive After Backup Error


    During a backup, I apparently moved all of the files under my user name to an external SSD drive instead of just copying them. When I realized it, I moved them back to my user folder on the C drive. However, the computer continues to look to the external drive E for my user files. On startup it says it can't find the external drive E. If the external drive is not attached, recent documents can't be found, the desktop items aren't there, etc.. When the external drive is attached, the desktop items appear and the computer runs normally. Some of the folders in the user folder on the E drive h

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