Windows 10: Windows 10 All Files in Documents Folder Disappeared

Discus and support Windows 10 All Files in Documents Folder Disappeared in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hi, I have used Windows 8 for a while and I recently updated it to Windows 10. After installing Windows 10, I downloaded a lot of files as well as... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by D41V30N, Nov 15, 2015.

  1. D41V30N Win User

    Windows 10 All Files in Documents Folder Disappeared


    Hi, I have used Windows 8 for a while and I recently updated it to Windows 10. After installing Windows 10, I downloaded a lot of files as well as played a lot of games without logging in to my Microsoft account. I only recently logged into my Microsoft account and after I restarted my PC after updating Windows 10, all files in my documents folder disappeared. All save game files, all downloads - everything completely disappeared. I tried using the Search option and I couldn't find any files from that time. What on Earth just happened and how can I fix this problem and get my files back?

    :)
     
    D41V30N, Nov 15, 2015
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  2. RonBane Win User

    when I downloaded 10, all the documents in my document folder disappeared. How can I see my documents?

    when I downloaded 10, all the documents in my document folder disappeared.

    How can I see my documents?

    OP - windows 10
     
    RonBane, Nov 15, 2015
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  3. Odmaa Win User
    folders disappears

    Hi,

    Some folders from my document folder have disappeared within few seconds. I checked some file within my document folder and then deleted some jpg docs from the documents folder and then revisited the old folders and some folders within that folder disappeared.
    I tried third party recovery program and checked recycle bin. Nothing found. These folders just disappeared without any trace. It is very urgent to recover them as they all were very important files. Please, help.
     
    Odmaa, Nov 15, 2015
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  4. sn00ker Win User

    Windows 10 All Files in Documents Folder Disappeared

    Hi ... Welcome to the Ten Forum .... What happen if you log off the Microsoft account and log into the local account ? Also, I'm wondering if you've been signed in with a temporary profile?
     
    sn00ker, Nov 17, 2015
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  5. Ztruker Win User
    What user accounts show under C:\Users?

    You could try enabling the hidden Administrator account:

    From a Elevated Command Prompt: net user administrator /active:yes

    The log off and log in as Administrator. Look around and see if they are available.

    Also, install Everything Search and use it to search for any of the files you know should be there. Much, much better than the built-in Windows search.
     
    Ztruker, Nov 17, 2015
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  6. I have the same experience, what I do is right click on the Documents folder, and then Select Properties-----General----And then Select "Read Only" and " Hidden" -----Apply. and then do the same way again, unselected both option again, then you will get back all your document files.
     
    kevinlu288, Apr 4, 2018
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