Windows 10: Lost my desktop files.

Discus and support Lost my desktop files. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello I have lost my desktop files and they aren't in my storage either. This started when logged in an account witch wasn't mine and I couldn't switch... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ujmanis, Jan 29, 2024.

  1. UJMANIS
    ujmanis Win User

    Lost my desktop files.


    Hello I have lost my desktop files and they aren't in my storage either. This started when logged in an account witch wasn't mine and I couldn't switch account so I transfered my desktop from my real account to the other one. And when I restarted my pc it booted in to my real account but there was no files on my desktop.Please help.

    :)
     
    ujmanis, Jan 29, 2024
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  2. MOHANC
    MohanC Win User

    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Jan 29, 2024
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  3. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User
    lost desktop and files

    Hi Jon,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you have lost files after Windows 10 update. We will help you.

    To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below question.

    • Did you face this issue after upgrading to Windows 10 from previous Windows?
    • Did you face this issue after updating in Windows 10?

    I would suggest you to refer the below link and check if it helps finding your files.

    After updating your PC to Windows 10, you may be having trouble finding your old files. Here are some things to try.

    Refer: Find lost files after the update to Windows 10

    Please post us back with more information to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Jan 29, 2024
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  4. STEPHANIE SAL
    Stephanie Sal Win User

    Lost my desktop files.

    lost folders from desktop

    Hello,

    It is possible that your folders were deleted, hidden, or move where they are saved before. For us to efficiently assist you, we would like to ask a few questions:

    • Could you tell us if you have tried checking if those folders are hidden?
    • Have you tried to check your Recycle Bin?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

    Meanwhile, we advise that you follow the suggestions provided in this
    article     on how to find missing files in Windows 10.

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    Stephanie Sal, Jan 29, 2024
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