Automated Windows 10 updates deleted all my documents and files

Anonymous
2018-01-08T00:24:54+00:00

I am in a state of shock. I was already using windows 10 and last night automated updates started without allowing me to stop them. This morning my computer is cleaned out with all thosevery important document deleted!!! Microsoft can do that??? How can I recover them ALL?????

John

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-10-13T18:26:16+00:00

    How about a level 2 tech erasing the complete history from not just you but your entire family including your 30yr Marriage and 2 grown young men with a grandaughter from each and they are now II and 5 and I have o to show. Not to mention the 30 yr legacy complete Home Movie & M.Maker VHS-DVD original burners with man Im still smh in disbelief and emailing and still not sleeping Im as good as dead and no one has help unles you call ms putting nothing but a empty hard drive after 4 mo me calling, emailing, text anything that l could or that would keep me breathing. I got to go . b4 I loose t agan Mine started on 3-29-19Tech took my life and PC6-21-2019

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-10-06T20:00:14+00:00

    You should only worry about the major update which acts as a virus (not a simple bug) deleting your files and applications. I have already put a link and explanation as how to BLOCK the automated update. First you have to have a professional edition of Windows. Second, use the link: How to stop automatic updates on Windows 10

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-10-06T17:52:49+00:00

    My computer is doing this also and I dont know how to stop it. I have been searching online with no luck. I wish someone had answers

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-10-02T20:49:58+00:00

    Same problem here.  Fortunately I know someone who  knows how to fix this.  The files, pics, etc were all there in temp files and could be retrieved.  There is no excuse for what happened with the update.   Microsoft needs to step up and help everyone who is not so lucky as I.

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-09-20T20:46:32+00:00

    You Ask Glad

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