Windows 10: My PC deletes files when it shuts down

Discus and support My PC deletes files when it shuts down in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I’ve been having this problem for like a week or so. Every time I shut down my pc normally it deletes most of my downloaded files and apps. The weird... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/HarambeAvenger019, Jun 21, 2020.

  1. My PC deletes files when it shuts down


    I’ve been having this problem for like a week or so. Every time I shut down my pc normally it deletes most of my downloaded files and apps. The weird thing is that some of them are not deleted, all of the launchers for games that I have (steam, Uplay, epic, etc.) and the games that they have are still there, while certain apps like discord and Netflix I have to reinstall. Also, it resets my desktop settings like default browser and taskbar settings. I’ve been looking and I haven’t found any answers whatsoever. Can anyone help me?

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    /u/HarambeAvenger019, Jun 21, 2020
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  2. 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, Jun 21, 2020
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  3. Alden Rey Win User
    deleting hard drive files

    Hi,

    May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
    perform the task:

    • Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
    • Choose the files to delete
    • Click on "Clean up system files"
    • Click on Ok

    For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Jun 21, 2020
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  4. Kem Mon Win User

    My PC deletes files when it shuts down

    Unable to delete a file

    Hi Brent,

    There are a lot of possible reason why the issue occurs, we suggest that you access
    safe mode
    and
    delete the files there. If the same issue occur,
    reboot
    your PC and run these following
    methods of troubleshooting
    steps:

    Method 1:
    Run SFC Scan.  

    To run an
    SFC scan, follow these steps:  


    • Run
      Command Prompt as Administrator.  

    • Type
      sfc /scannow
      and hit
      Enter.   

    Method 2:
    Run DISM Tool.  

    To run
    DISM Tool, follow these steps:


    • Run
      Command Prompt as Administrator.  

    • Type the following command:  

      • DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /scanhealth  

      • DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth  

    NOTE:
    This might take a while to finish scanning.
    Do not cancel. 

    Method 3: Clean Boot.

    To perform a
    Clean Boot, click
    here.

    Note:
    Reset the computer back to
    Normal Mode
    once you are done with the troubleshooting by following the section
    "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting"
    from the same article.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Jun 21, 2020
    #4
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