Windows 10: why does Windows Update delete user files and applicaitons

Discus and support why does Windows Update delete user files and applicaitons in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Windows Update at times deletes personal files or applications. I have a purchased copy of Streets and Trips, registered it with MicroSoft. I know it's... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by thewalnutguy, Dec 21, 2021.

  1. THEWALNUTGUY
    thewalnutguy Win User

    why does Windows Update delete user files and applicaitons


    Windows Update at times deletes personal files or applications. I have a purchased copy of Streets and Trips, registered it with MicroSoft. I know it's no longer supported, no map updates, but even with outdated maps it's still a very useful product and I use it frequently. Sometimes following an update it has been removed and I have to reinstall it and re-register it. I find this very annoying, I bought the program, paid full price for it, and it still works on Windows 10. Following last night's update my copy of Spider Solitaire disappeared. Desktop shortcut is gone, and the folder in whic

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    thewalnutguy, Dec 21, 2021
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  2. MOHANC
    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, Dec 21, 2021
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  3. DEVING
    deving Win User
    User.000 issue after updating to 1909

    I'm one of the many people suffering from issues with user profiles after applying Update 1909 to Windows 10. I've read all the threads I can find on the topic here and have followed the suggestions, all to no avail. Any other thoughts are appreciated.

    After applying Update 1909, the ProfileImagePath was changed to c:\users\User.000
    One file that was always in use and couldn't be removed was left in c:\users\User (can't recall or find the exact file now), so I could never rename or remove the c:\user\User directory.

    I followed the multiple suggestions from Brink and others:
    • Rebooted at least 6 times
    • Enabled hidden Administrator
    • Booted into Safe Mode
    • Changed ProfileImagePath
    • Tried to rename c:\users\User but couldn't because a file was still in use
    • Copied all data from c:\users\User.000 into c:\users\User
    • Rebooted and had temporary profile
    • Followed steps in Brink tutorial to change ImageProfilePath; rebooted with no change
    • Restored using Restore Point from before Update 1909 - returned to single profile state (User.000)
    • Removed each update that was installed individually and rebooted after each update removal - profile state never changed
    • After all updates were removed, repeated the steps above with hidden Administrator, changing profile, etc. - same issue with file in use in c:\users\User
    • Followed all steps above with hidden Administrator but without copying files from User.000 to User - same results

    Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
     
    deving, Dec 21, 2021
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  4. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User

    why does Windows Update delete user files and applicaitons

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink why does Windows Update delete user files and applicaitons ;)
    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, Dec 21, 2021
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