Windows 10: Folder including its files are lost and is not in Windows.old but no change in memory used...

For context, I left my laptop to do a windows update overnight but due to my exhaustion, I forgot to plug in the charger. The following morning, after charging my laptop, it failed to boot up properly and showed the following error:
file: \WINDOW\system32\winload.efi
Error code: 0xc0000001

I tried all the proposed solutions I found but none worked, thus I opted to use an installation media USB and reinstalled Windows 10. I picked the 2nd option "Custom: Install Windows only advanced" since the first one "Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings, and applications" didn't work.

After the installation, I went through the Windows.old folder and checked everything. All of my files were there except for one folder which wasn't in the place where it should be. As the title says, my internal hard drive's size didn't change, thus I believe that my files were not deleted. However, even after using the search tool in file explorer and showing all hidden folders, I still couldn't find the folder in question. For clarification, the folder contains pictures and videos some large ones from my phone and video camera gallery which all have sentimental value to me.

Are there other ways to find/recover my files?
Thanks in advance

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?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

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Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile

 

Lost folders on Update

Hi,

There are ways to recover some missing files on Windows 10. For us to help you recover them, we'd like to ask a few things. Kindly answer the following:

• Are you using an Administator account to search for the missing folders/files?
• Are you able to find the missing files/folders using Search?
• What specific files/folders are missing?

Meanwhile, as an initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you check this
article and follow the troubleshooting steps given.

We'll be waiting for your response.

 

Lost a REALLY IMPORTANT folder

Hi Tanya,

We'd like to know a few things to understand this better and help you recover the missing folder. Please answer these questions:

• Did you lose it after upgrading to Windows 10?
• How long has it been since you installed Windows 10 on the computer?

Windows 10 does not apply changes or remove personal files without your permission. We suggest you restore the previous version of the folder or drive that used to contain the files you are looking for. Refer to this

page for the steps.

Let us know if you need more help.

Regards.