Windows 10: Network Files - Deleted or Moved?

Hello, I was recently copying files from a shared drive on my companies network to the desktop. I was using copy/paste. In the process my computer froze and I had other errors... and I think I may have accidentally did cut/paste instead. The files did make it to the desktop but my employer is stating that I intentionally deleted them from the shared drive. When I was questioned, I offered that I must have mistakenly used cut and paste to move the documents instead of copy. They are stating this does not match the logs? Is there any technical explanation for this?

I did not intentionally delete anything. The files did end up on my desktop so I didnt realize anything unordinary until they brought it up.

Really appreciate any help you can provide!

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Error: This Process Cannot Be Completed The File Is Open In Windows Explorer when deleting/moving a video file

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We appreciate your effort on this. We understand that when you are trying to delete or move some video files, you get an error, we will look into this for you. However, we would like to know if the issue occurs while deleting/moving any other file.



We would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below and check if that helps:



Method 1: Close all background applications



We would suggest you to check if the file that you are trying to delete/move is open in background. If the file is open, close the file and then try deleting/moving it.



Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open
Task Manager and look for the applications that you are not using while deleting/moving the file. Right click on them and select
End Task.



Method 2: Turn off File preview in File Explorer



We can try turning off File preview in File Explorer and check if that helps in resolving the issue. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
2. Type control folders and click on
   OK.
   
3. Click on View tab.
   
4. Now, select the checkbox for Always show icons, never thumbnails.
   
5. Click on OK.
   

Method 3: Safe Mode



If Turning off File preview doesn’t help, I would suggest you to boot the computer into Safe Mode and check if you are able to delete/move the file. Refer the steps mentioned in the article

Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10.



Let us know the results.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

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 ?.

 

Deleting a file

Hi,

In order for us to assist you better, let us know few things to analyze the issue with deleting files in your computer.

• Are you receiving any error messages when deleting or moving the files?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
• Is it possible for you to send us a screenshot of the issue?

Looking forward to your response.