Windows 10: Updates deleting folders, settings, and passwords

Discus and support Updates deleting folders, settings, and passwords in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I know there have been past posts about Windows updates deleting folders,,, but it has just started to happen to me in the last few months. My... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by MisterMikeRyan, Mar 12, 2021.

  1. Updates deleting folders, settings, and passwords


    I know there have been past posts about Windows updates deleting folders,,, but it has just started to happen to me in the last few months. My documents , pictures, and music....along with the autofill passwords and then all of my settings for display and email disappear after an update. Now the updates are coming every few weeks. It takes a few hours to get my files back using Carbonite thank God for that program and reset my computer so it's ready again. IS THERE SOME WAY TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN???

    :)
     
    MisterMikeRyan, Mar 12, 2021
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  2. Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Updates deleting folders, settings, and passwords :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Updates deleting folders, settings, and passwords :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Mar 12, 2021
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  3. topgundcp Win User
    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Mar 12, 2021
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  4. Updates deleting folders, settings, and passwords

    Help!! Can not delete folder

    Thanks,
    Killbox beta worked great. I set it to delete on reboot. I was then able to Manually delete the folder.
     
    Killer_Rubber_Ducky, Mar 12, 2021
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