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Discus and support Why are random files missing on Windows 10 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; From time to time I notice that some of my files will be randomly missing with no obvious explanation as to why. This only occurs on my D: drive a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Terry Jutner, Jun 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM.

  1. Why are random files missing on Windows 10


    From time to time I notice that some of my files will be randomly missing with no obvious explanation as to why. This only occurs on my D: drive a seagate 4 tb hard drive.Today, I noticed more files were gone, but I theorize there might be an explanation: Last night while shutting my computer down, I accidentally turned off my power strip which my computer is connected to. Because of this loss of power, the next morning my computer booted into safe mode and spent some time "fixing" both C: and D: I did not get looped in fixing and it didnt take long. Is loss of power during shutdown a val

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    Terry Jutner, Jun 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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    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


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    Missing Favourites in Windows 10

    Hi George,

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