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Castiellm
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Aug 20, 2025

After updating, I cannot log in and all my desktop files are gone. How can I restore them?

After recently updating the system, a message appeared at startup saying that Windows was being prepared, and I was forced to log out and log back in to restore my files, but multiple attempts and restarts did not work. I have uninstalled the update patch, but the problem still persists. I need help restoring my lost desktop files!

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  • Wokhiosk's avatar
    Wokhiosk
    Iron Contributor

    Create a new user account:

    • Settings > Accounts > Family & other users > Add someone else to this PC.
    • Log into the new account and see if your files are accessible there.

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