Windows 10: Started up Windows 10, suddenly cannot access old files

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  1. Started up Windows 10, suddenly cannot access old files


    I was logging into my laptop, and after putting in the password, I saw a message that said "Preparing Windows". Seemed odd, as I had windows ready for years on that machine already, but I didn't really mind... Until I saw that the desktop was nothing like the new one. I saw some popup about Windows not allowing me to access my files, and that they created some temporary profile. I couldn't access my OneDrive files, either; for some reason, I was signed in with a different email I had long forgotten about.Less than a minute after logging, in, too, I got an error about the system being unable to

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    GabeCabrera, Jul 24, 2022
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 24, 2022
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  3. Windows 10 Suddenly Starts to Lag

    Hello,

    For us to better assist you, we'd like to know the following:

    • Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:
    • Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
    • Click OK.
    • Were there any recent changes made prior to this issue?
    • Are you using any 3rd party antivirus program?

    Meanwhile, we suggest performing the suggested steps on this article
    on how to improve the performance of your Windows 10 device.

    We look forward to your response.

    Regards.
     
    Melchizedek Qui, Jul 24, 2022
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  4. Started up Windows 10, suddenly cannot access old files

    Need old Windows Start menu

    Hi,

    I realize that you need the old Windows start menu. I will try to help you with this issue.

    You can click the hash icon located above the 3D Builder icon to check if that helps.

    Suggest you to follow these steps to check if that helps:


    • Press Windows key + I to get the Settings screen.

    • Click on Personalization and click Start.

    • Enable the feature for “use start full screen”.

    Keep us informed to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Jul 24, 2022
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