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How to recover lost files after Windows 10 update
1. Make sure you’re not signed in with a temporary profile
The very first thing you need to do is check if you are signed in with a temporary profile. After upgrading to Windows 10, the new OS may have created a new account for you.
2. Use the Search option to find your lost files
If you aren’t signed in with a temporary profile, use the search box to locate your missing files. If you still can’t find your files, use the Search troubleshooter. If this action hasn’t fixed your problem, go back to the Search box and type Show hidden files and folders. Under Hidden files and folders, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives. Then try searching for your files again.
3. Restore files from a backup
If the two previous methods didn’t solve the problem, you can also try restoring the data from a backup point. Sometimes you can restore a file by creating a new new file with the same name and format. Here’s how to do that:
4. Enable a Windows 7 Administrator account
If you’ve upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10, your files may have got stuck in the disabled administrator account. To restore your lost files, you need to re-enable the account. Here’s how to do that: We hope one of these four solutions helped you to find your lost Windows files. If you’ve come across other workarounds to fix this issue, feel free to list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section below. RELATED STORIES YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT:
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