Windows 10: My Desktop, Apps, Videos, Downloads etc vanished after a refresh

Discus and support My Desktop, Apps, Videos, Downloads etc vanished after a refresh in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Recently I refreshed my laptop and all my datas like Photos, documents, downloads and apps got vanished after the refresh couldn't get one. Please tell... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by SuyeshaB, Oct 19, 2020.

  1. SuyeshaB Win User

    My Desktop, Apps, Videos, Downloads etc vanished after a refresh


    Recently I refreshed my laptop and all my datas like Photos, documents, downloads and apps got vanished after the refresh couldn't get one. Please tell me how to restore it. Please

    :)
     
    SuyeshaB, Oct 19, 2020
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  2. davidhk Win User

    Desktop Icons vanished


    To : DrAS,

    Just to elaborate what Berton has told you..........that you are on Tablet Mode.
    If it is what Berton has suggested, you can have your desktop back. Follow steps below................
    Bottom right next to Time, there is a notification icon > click it > click Tablet mode.
    You should have your desktop back.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...dows-10-a.html


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    davidhk, Oct 19, 2020
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  3. apps removed while refreshing

    Hi Tersia,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. I'll certainly help you with this.

    I would like to let you know that when you perform a system refresh(reset), the apps you installed from websites and DVDs will be removed. Apps that came with your PC and apps you installed from the Windows Store will be reinstalled. Windows puts a list
    of removed apps on your desktop after refreshing your PC.

    I suggest you to visit your manufacturer's website and download the latest drivers for Windows 10.

    To fix the issues with internet connection, I suggest you to run the Internet connection troubleshooter.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Press Windows key and type troubleshooting in the search bar.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click on Internet Connections.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

    Hope this will help you. Keep us posted with the status of the issue to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Azaruddin Syed, Oct 19, 2020
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  4. My Desktop, Apps, Videos, Downloads etc vanished after a refresh

    apps removed while refreshing

    Hi AS, thank you so much for the quick reply, I appreciate.

    I did do what you said but it seems I also short a driver like: bcmwdi.inf_dmd64_dd9fdb3ec546e714\bcmwdi.inf

    My device is Dell Wireless 1704 802.11b/g/n. With the install of the driver on device manager, I see there is an message under 'events' it requires further installation with error code 0x0

    I also did the troubleshoot with internet connection dropping, I get the message 'a cable is not plugged in' Sometimes the troubleshooter fix it but sometimes not. I do use the wireless on my mobile aswell and no problems appear with the mobile internet.

    Any advice further?

    tersia smit
     
    tersiasmit, Oct 19, 2020
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