Windows 10: Windows 10 Update wiped everything on my drive - fails to boot

Discus and support Windows 10 Update wiped everything on my drive - fails to boot in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] My PC recently updated automatically. After a reboot, I wasn't able to boot anymore. It shows the Recovery Screen telling me a File is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Peam269, Feb 16, 2021.

  1. /U/PEAM269
    /u/Peam269 Win User

    Windows 10 Update wiped everything on my drive - fails to boot


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    My PC recently updated automatically. After a reboot, I wasn't able to boot anymore. It shows the Recovery Screen telling me a File is missing. Pressing F1 to boot into recovery has no effect. There are two Windows 10 installations on my system, both on SSD Drives (so no, probably not a Drive Failure). I booted into my 2nd Windows install without any problems. I wanted to copy over the missing file, but quickly realised that there is nothing left on my drive. Not even a single folder on the root directory. Explorer shows that the drive is pretty full, as you can see from the screenshots, but theres nothing inside when you actually click on it. My guess is that theres something going on with those two Windows installations, but i am not sure. But, the first goal would be to recover the data, because thats more important to me Windows 10 Update wiped everything on my drive - fails to boot :D

    Edit: Some information here about my System

    Windows version (on the D: Drive): 1909 (can't check)

    Windows version (on the C: Drive): 20H2 (19042.804)



    This system isn't prebuilt!

    I am new here. If I should post this on r/TechSupport rather than here, tell me!



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    :)
     
    /u/Peam269, Feb 16, 2021
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  2. SCRIZZ
    Scrizz Win User

    Windows 10

    no, you can't go back..
    I suggest creating a backup image of your os drive
     
    Scrizz, Feb 16, 2021
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  3. SLARTYBART
    Slartybart Win User
    Windows 10 fails to update


    When you finish testing the Avast suggestion, make sure that you restart your machine.

    Then if the issue persists, please return to the trouble shooting list in post# 89

    I think there are three steps that remain; the WU troubleshooter, reset WU components, and manual WU reset.
     
    Slartybart, Feb 16, 2021
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  4. STTUBS
    sttubs Win User

    Windows 10 Update wiped everything on my drive - fails to boot

    Windows 10 boot drive

    Is Windows 10 also limited to a max of 3Tb for a boot drive?
     
    sttubs, Feb 16, 2021
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