Windows 10: I lost my personal files and can't go back to previous version!!!!

Hi all, I updated my PC a few months ago and then hadn't used up until a few days ago. Most of my files are missing, and cannot go back to previous version because it's been more than 10 days. I updated again to see if it would revert the situation but still nothing. What else can I do?

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How to view WordPad Previous Versions.

Hi,

With regard to you query about restoring previous version of a file, please follow the methods below:

Method 1: Restore Previous version

• Right-click the file.
• Select Restore Previous versions.
• Click on Previous Versions tab.
• You may see a list of older copies of the file available.

Method 2:

You may also check the File History. File History saves copies of your files so you can get them back if they're lost or damaged.

• Press Windows key + X.
• Click on Control Panel.
• Select All Control Panel Items.
• Click on File History.
• Select Restore personal files.

Let us know the result.

 

Lost Files after Windows 10 upgrade

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am sorry to know that you have
lost all your personal folders. Do not worry, will assist you with the issue.

If you can't find a file on your computer or you accidently modified or deleted a file, you can restore it from a backup (if you're using Windows backup) or you can try to restore it from a previous version. Previous versions are copies of files
and folders that Windows automatically saves as part of a restore point. Previous versions are sometimes referred to as shadow copies.

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  Are you able to find all the data in Windows.Old folder?
  

Method 1

Step 1: If you don’t know the path, Press Windows key and R key together.

Step 2: Type “C:” and tap on
Enter key

Step 3: Open Windows.Old folder and check.

Please get back to us, we will be happy to assist you.

 

Recovering Lost Files

Hi, Shaun.

Thank you for posting in Community. I understand your concern and we will try to assist you in the best way we can.

Before we proceed, I would like you to provide the information below:

Can you find the files now, if you go to windows.old?

I would suggest that you perform Power Drain and check you can find the files and folder that you have lost. To do so follow the steps below:

• Unplug the charger and remove the battery of your laptop, if using a desktop remove the power cord.
• Press and hold the Power button for 30sec
• Plug the charger/power cord and restart system

If you can't find a file on your computer or you accidently modified or deleted a file, you can restore it from a backup (if you're using Windows backup) or you can try to restore it from a previous version. Previous versions are copies of files
and folders that Windows automatically saves as part of a restore point. Previous versions are sometimes referred to as shadow copies.

Hope this information helps.