Windows 10: Files missing from computer

Discus and support Files missing from computer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; The other day i was trying to delete items from my external hard drive when explorer started being "buggy". I went into task manager and exit Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Twivey, Jan 2, 2019.

  1. Twivey Win User

    Files missing from computer


    The other day i was trying to delete items from my external hard drive when explorer started being "buggy". I went into task manager and exit Windows explorer, I then started windows explorer back up.


    After this, all my files were deleted, my desktop was empty besides the garbage bin. The background was still black. I restarted the computer to see if that's what it needed. Once the computer restarted, my original desktop background came back, but nothing else. The strange thing is all my apps are still on the computer and working, (Photoshop, Google Chrome etc.), and all the computer folders are there (e.g. My study folder, my wifes study folder, our photos folders etc.) even the folders that were inside these folders were still there, but all the files were missing.


    There's also some issues with the search indexing. Certain things aren't coming up on search in the windows menu. (e.g. command prompt, battery options, task manager) even my apps that are in the windows menu THAT ARE WORKING are not showing up in the search. Windows menu search is however, still finding my study folders etc.


    What can i do to get my files back?

    :)
     
    Twivey, Jan 2, 2019
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    Hi Marg,

    There are several factors that can contribute to issue your facing with doing a restore for you Windows 10 computer. This could be caused by missing update components or corrupted system files. For us to resolve your concern with the programs not opening
    and just showing an error, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Was the error message showing up on just a specific program you attempted to launch or is it showing up on any program that you attempted to launch?
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    As a initial recommendation, we suggest the you run a SFC Scan (System File Check). This command will scan all the protected operating system files and replaces incorrect, corrupted, changed, or damaged versions with the correct versions where possible.
    You can check this
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    out for the steps.

    We look forward to your response once you complete the steps.
     
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