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
    2020-05-11T15:53:15+00:00

    It has worked on my laptop and others which have Windows 10 PROFESSIONAL. 

    let's go through it again:

    Method 1: If you have Windows 10 professional, you can go to Windows Setting> Updates and Security,

    and temporarily postpone the updates for a year.

     Method 2: permanent blocking of MS automatic updates.

    *****This time I'll also attach the screenshots.

    1. **** Open Start.

    2. **** Search for gpedit.msc and select the top result to launch the experience.

    3.  When Local Group Policy Editor window opened double click on Computer Configuration :

    3.1. Now, double click on Administrative Templates:

    3.2. Next double click on Windows Components:

    3.3. Double click Windows Update near the end of the listat the new window:

    4. **** After double clicking on Windows Update, find and double-click

    the Configure Automatic Updates policy on the right side.

    5. Choose the Disabled option to turn off the Automatic Update policy, then Apply and OK.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-05-16T05:40:27+00:00

    I updated on 15 may and now I can't find my files, my desktop is empty , apps like camera , music ,store are not working and it is showing you are logged into a temporary account , I think the new windows 10 update has some issues ,HELP ME!

    I am trying from the last 6 hours and can't get my files back .  ALSO if I open an app a white line is showing and the apps are not working.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-05-29T09:40:18+00:00

    The same thing happened to me and I am now frustrated.  All my examinations were deleted! I'm a student ! This costs me a lot!

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-06-22T15:59:40+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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  5. Anonymous
    2020-06-25T23:23:09+00:00

    I have never been able to sign-in!!! will not accept my e-mail or password. Rather than fix the problem I only get a code that can only be used one time. now with only a temp. profile I soon will be locked out again- that is no way to run a company!!

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