Windows 10: Documents and photos dont appesr in computer

I hadn't used my computer for seversl months and on opening it today my document and photo files are missing??

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how to save scanned photos and documents to computer

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to give permission for entire system, so that you can save the files in photos and documents.

• Right click on the folder and click on properties.
• Click on security tab and select the group\user name.
• Click on edit option and check the option full control.
• Click on apply and then on ok button.

Now you can try saving the file in photos and documents and check if the issue persists.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

how to save scanned photos and documents to computer

Unfortunately, after following your instructions, the problem persists.

 

Attributes on read only for Photo's and docs

Hi Peter,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

As you are facing issues with accessing photos and documents, do let us know the following:

• How are you trying to access photos and documents?
• Where are these photos and documents saved?
• Have you logged-in as an administrator with Microsoft account?

As a workaround, I suggest you to follow the below steps to give permission for folders, so that you can access the files in photos and documents and check.

• Right click on the folder and click on
  Properties.
• Click on Security tab and select the group\user name.
• Click on edit option and check the option full control.
• Click on Apply and then on
  Ok button.

Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue with required information, we will be happy to help you further.