Windows 10: Why did Windows delete my file?!

Discus and support Why did Windows delete my file?! in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I was working on a Word document, and as I was going back and forth tabs on my browser, there was a pop-up about wanting to do some repair on files, so... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Laura Reinilä, Oct 18, 2023.

  1. Why did Windows delete my file?!


    I was working on a Word document, and as I was going back and forth tabs on my browser, there was a pop-up about wanting to do some repair on files, so I just thought "okay" and clicked it, let it do its thing, and afterwards, saved my files through the fancy little save icon that I usually do, and now that I tried to open those files I had open, they're for some reason "deleted or moved to another location"? Why??? I had over 14k in words in one of those files! I'm so mad. Despairing. They're not in autorecover, they're not in my bin, they're just not... anywhere??

    :)
     
    Laura Reinilä, Oct 18, 2023
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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, Oct 18, 2023
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  3. Anusha Win User
    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Why did Windows delete my file?! ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Oct 18, 2023
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  4. Alden Rey Win User

    Why did Windows delete my file?!

    deleting hard drive files

    Hi,

    May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
    perform the task:

    • Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
    • Choose the files to delete
    • Click on "Clean up system files"
    • Click on Ok

    For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Oct 18, 2023
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