Windows 10: When build 1809 was installed I lost my desktop, have no file folders, what is going on

Discus and support When build 1809 was installed I lost my desktop, have no file folders, what is going on in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; When I did the last upgrade to Windows 10 1809. Desk top only shows links to location, none of my data files are showing. None of my folders on my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Ray_944, Aug 17, 2020.

  1. Ray_944 Win User

    When build 1809 was installed I lost my desktop, have no file folders, what is going on


    When I did the last upgrade to Windows 10 1809.


    Desk top only shows links to location, none of my data files are showing. None of my folders on my desktop are there only links.


    Desktop is not mine, it is a default of Microsoft.


    Cannot see any of my file folders. It looks like there are all gone.

    :)
     
    Ray_944, Aug 17, 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, Aug 17, 2020
    #2
  3. lost folders from desktop

    Hello,

    It is possible that your folders were deleted, hidden, or move where they are saved before. For us to efficiently assist you, we would like to ask a few questions:

    • Could you tell us if you have tried checking if those folders are hidden?
    • Have you tried to check your Recycle Bin?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

    Meanwhile, we advise that you follow the suggestions provided in this
    article
    on how to find missing files in Windows 10.

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    Stephanie Sal, Aug 17, 2020
    #3
  4. Xylee Del Win User

    When build 1809 was installed I lost my desktop, have no file folders, what is going on

    Lost folders on Update

    Hi,

    There are ways to recover some missing files on Windows 10. For us to help you recover them, we'd like to ask a few things. Kindly answer the following:

    • Are you using an Administator account to search for the missing folders/files?
    • Are you able to find the missing files/folders using Search?
    • What specific files/folders are missing?

    Meanwhile, as an initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you check this
    article
    and follow the troubleshooting steps given.

    We'll be waiting for your response.
     
    Xylee Del, Aug 17, 2020
    #4
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