Windows 10: You updated my Windows 10 this afternoon and lost all my files

Discus and support You updated my Windows 10 this afternoon and lost all my files in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; This afternoon my WIndows 10 "updated" although I had windows updates paused. When I tried to replace my screensaver, because I use revolving photos... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by MARY BANKS, May 6, 2020.

  1. You updated my Windows 10 this afternoon and lost all my files


    This afternoon my WIndows 10 "updated" although I had windows updates paused. When I tried to replace my screensaver, because I use revolving photos from "my pictures" I found that my pictures, and all my documents, basically my entire C: drive was wiped. Can I get a phone number for Microsoft Support UK?

    Am I the only person this happened to today 06 May, 2020?

    :)
     
    MARY BANKS, May 6, 2020
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  2. 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, May 6, 2020
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  3. Melowin Mar, May 6, 2020
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  4. You updated my Windows 10 this afternoon and lost all my files

    Files lost after Automatic Repair

    Hi,

    We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you.

    I suggest you to refer the link provided below and check if it helps.

    The files & folders from the previous operating system after the upgrade to Windows 10 might have been saved in the
    windows.old folder. Check if the lost files and folders are present in
    windows.old folder by following the steps below:



    Step 1: Using Cortana




    • Press Windows icon key on the keyboard and type
      windows.old in the search box.

    • Select the search result which shows folder and drive location of the program.

    • Follow the file/folder path to check the contents of the same.


    Step 2: Using Windows explorer




    • Press Windows logo + E keys on the keyboard to open Windows Explorer.

    • Click on This PC option from the left side panel of the window.

    • Type windows.old in the Search This PC
      box located at the top right corner of the window.

    • Follow the file/folder path to check the contents of the same.


    Refer to the link below on Find lost files after the update to Windows 10 and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/find-lost-files-after-the-update-to-windows-10



    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, May 6, 2020
    #4
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