Windows 10: Windows 10 update deleted all of my apps and files

Discus and support Windows 10 update deleted all of my apps and files in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; The Windows 10 update deleted all of my apps calculator, photos, etc. When I try to repair apps, that does not work. When I try to uninstall and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by KellieG106, Jan 31, 2021.

  1. Windows 10 update deleted all of my apps and files


    The Windows 10 update deleted all of my apps calculator, photos, etc. When I try to repair apps, that does not work. When I try to uninstall and reinstall, that also does not work I receive an error message. Also, all of the information on my computer is now saved as a temporary user, and is not accessible via desktop, etc. How do I get my apps back without losing all other information on my computer?


    Also, how to I keep this from happening again?

    :)
     
    KellieG106, Jan 31, 2021
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  2. 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 Windows 10 update deleted all of my apps and files ;)
    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, Jan 31, 2021
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    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


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 31, 2021
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  4. Tintai Win User

    Windows 10 update deleted all of my apps and files

    I deleted $Windows~.BT folder that was propably Windows 10 files. How to recover?

    Hello,

    So about two weeks ago I deleted a $Windows~.BT folder (through the cmd). Now I know that was Windows 10 files ready for install.

    How can I download it again? I'm sure I need to reinstall some update. But which?

    Tintai
     
    Tintai, Jan 31, 2021
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