Frequent Question: Which Windows 10 Update Is Deleting Files?
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The Windows 10 KB4532693 update is also said to be deleting files saved on the desktop. A bug in the update is apparently hiding user profiles and their respective data for some Windows 10 systems.

Does Windows 10 update erase your files?

Microsoft released a buggy security update for Windows 10 last week. Some Windows users report all the files on their desktop have been deleted. … Thankfully, those files aren’t actually deleted. The update just moved them to another user account’s folder.

How do I stop Windows 10 update from deleting files?

Turn off Storage Sense to Stop Windows 10 Deleting Files Automatically. Storage Sense in Windows 10 is a new feature. When you enable it, Windows will automatically delete unused files when the computer is low on disk space.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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