Windows 10: Files disappeared after moving to an other user. Where did they go?

Discus and support Files disappeared after moving to an other user. Where did they go? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello there, I tried to move files from a different user to my default user administrator. But when I clicked on copy all of the files that were... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Diazpk, Mar 16, 2023.

  1. Diazpk Win User

    Files disappeared after moving to an other user. Where did they go?


    Hello there, I tried to move files from a different user to my default user administrator. But when I clicked on copy all of the files that were located in my default user just disappeared. I think they are still on my pc because I found 2 files back. But when I open my map files on my desktop they are totally empty.

    :)
     
    Diazpk, Mar 16, 2023
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  2. How to move files

    We understand that all your files are important. You can move your files by following the steps below:

    • Change to Administrator your user account to access all the folders and files on your computer.
      • On your keyboard, press Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
      • Under User Accounts, click Change account.
      • Click the user account you want to use.
      • Click Change the account type.
      • Select Administrator and click Change Account Type.
    • On your keyboard, press Windows key + E then click This PC and click
      Local Disk (CFiles disappeared after moving to an other user. Where did they go? :)
    • Click Users and the names of your user profile will show. Select the user account you want to copy the files from.
    • Right-click and click copy.
    • After that, go to the user account you want to move your file, right-click and click Paste. Repeat the steps as needed.

    Keep us posted.
     
    Marielle Cas, Mar 16, 2023
    #2
  3. Downloaded files disappear


    When you download a file through any browser, there's an option somewhere to 'Open Containing Folder.'

    In Windows, to find a file you have downloaded...

    1. Open your personal folder by clicking the Start button and then clicking your user name at the top of the Start menu's right pane.
    2. Double-click one of the following folders:
      • Downloads
      • Documents
      • Pictures
      • Videos
      • Music


    If you do not see the file you are looking for, but know its file name, you can search for it by following these steps:
    To search for a file you have downloaded...

    1. Click the Start button
    2. Type all or part of the file name into the Search box.
      The file you are looking for will appear in the list of results.
     
    teachermark, Mar 16, 2023
    #3
  4. TTron Win User

    Files disappeared after moving to an other user. Where did they go?

    files disappear during move/drag when a notification popped up in Win10

    I was moving 4 files from one folder to another folder using the drag and drop method on my laptop. During the drag before I even got out of the original directory I received a popup notification. This did something and took the focus from my drag causing the files to disappear. I was currently in the menu area to make the file list move upward toward the folders but was not in the folder area yet. The files simply disappeared! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    They did not go back to the original directory and I checked the few bottom folders to see if maybe they went there. I could not access the undo move feature as the op had not completed.

    Thank you in advance for any suggestions!
     
    TTron, Mar 16, 2023
    #4
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