Windows 10: User\Appdata folder missing after rdcent update

Discus and support User\Appdata folder missing after rdcent update in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi after the recent automatic update 19 aug 2020 the appdata folder has been deleted from the C:\user folder is there any way of finding it I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by AndyCarlile, Aug 23, 2020.

  1. User\Appdata folder missing after rdcent update


    Hi after the recent automatic update 19 aug 2020 the appdata folder has been deleted from the C:\user folder

    is there any way of finding it I have tried windows key +R and typing in appdata but that finds nothing


    this is causing issues with programs and games that are looking for that folder

    :)
     
    AndyCarlile, Aug 23, 2020
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  2. AppData folder missing after deleted User Account

    Hi,

    I deleted a User Account in Windows 10 after saving a copy of files. However, Appdata folder that contains my outlook data file is missing.

    Is there a way to recover Appdata folder? or undo delete user accounts??

    Thank you in advance
     
    Aziza Cheikhna, Aug 23, 2020
    #2
  3. How to access appdata folder

    Hi Jaden,

    Thank you posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps.

    • Write in the search box the following: “%appdata%” .
    • After the search is finished left click or tap on the folder that the search feature found.
    • If it takes you to the following path: “C:\Users\The user that you are logged in with\AppData\Roaming”.
    • It means that your folders are still there but they are hidden.
    • Click on “View”.
    • Check the box “Hidden items”
    Also you refer to the below link.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-appdata-folder

    Note: Above link also refers to the Windows 10.



    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, Aug 23, 2020
    #3
  4. User\Appdata folder missing after rdcent update

    Error Access Denied while acessing the folders from User> AppData folders on Windows 10

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing with access files and folders.

    Do let us know the complete error code/ error message of this issue?

    As you have tried with providing the permissions to each folder and issue persists after the restart, try the below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Try to disable the third party anti-virus software if installed any and check.

    Step 2: As, as a work around, I suggest you to enable the built-in administrator account and check if this issue persists.

    Steps to enable Built-in administrator.

      • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
      • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open Command Prompt.
      • Type the following command and hit Enter:
    • net user administrator /active: yes (Check for the spaces)
       4. Now log off from the current user and try to login to the administrator account that is enabled.  

    Note: Please follow the same steps and type net user administrator /active: no to disable admin account after the troubleshooting is done. 

    Step 3: I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft article with 3-diffrent issues related to accessing the files and folders and check if it helps.

    "Access Denied" or other errors when you access or work with files and folders in Windows

    (Applies to Windows 10 as well)

    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue to assist you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Aug 23, 2020
    #4
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