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Hello Steven.

I use a Surface Pro 4, which is a Microsoft-made device with none of the so-called 'embedded software' you mentioned. The recent 1809 update removed my documents as well- though I was fortunate enough to have a backup of it on a USB, which I restored after rolling back the update. Therefore, your argument is invalid.

Windows 10 is a mess in general, and definitely not the "most reliable windows EVER!!!!". Every day I slog through at least half a dozen problems regarding Office or OneDrive or other Microsoft products being unable to work properly on what is basically a vanilla Surface Pro 4. If that isn't a sign of instability I don't know what is.

There are issues with OneDrive (I'm not doubting that) but, I haven't encountered them, my 1809 system works perfectly without any problems. You must have had OneDrive synched when you did the update to 1809 and that is why you have problems but, that is a know cause of loss of files.

Well, they know why it is happening to some. Has to do with File Redirect and OneDrive.

Remove OneDrive App (or just shut off the automatic backup to OneDrive function) and your files don't get deleted.

Which is what I have been pointing out since day one when this issue popped up for some (SOME) users.

See? No Microsoft OneDrive.

I removed every App that came with Windows as soon as the method was universal on the Internet.  I would suggest not using any of them for any purpose.  They are so annoying!

I did keep Windows Store App, just in case something of interest comes down the pike.

I suggest copying the below command into a .txt file (Notepad) then copy it again from the text file to use in the Powershell.

Type Powershell in the Cortana Search field to find it locally on your system.  When it is found, Right Click it and choose to run as Administrator.  Right Click at the blinking cursor and paste the command, then press Enter.  You'll see all the apps start uninstalling. Depending on your system's overall power, it may take just a few seconds to a few minutes. After it has completed, reboot your system. Voila! No more unnecessary Apps!

I suggest creating a System Backup before proceeding. Use Windows Backup and Restore. I choose System Image only (upper left on Backup Window).  Use a 3.0 External Drive or if your computer has a 3.1 USB port, use a 3.1 External Drive.  Advanced Users may already have a second internal drive. Windows Backup and Restore will find that drive for the System Image.

Do not copy and paste directly from here to Powershell.  It is best to copy it to a text file first.

Get-AppXPackage | where-object {$_.name –notlike “*store*”} | Remove-AppxPackage

Hello Steven.

I use a Surface Pro 4, which is a Microsoft-made device with none of the so-called 'embedded software' you mentioned. The recent 1809 update removed my documents as well- though I was fortunate enough to have a backup of it on a USB, which I restored after rolling back the update. Therefore, your argument is invalid.

Windows 10 is a mess in general, and definitely not the "most reliable windows EVER!!!!". Every day I slog through at least half a dozen problems regarding Office or OneDrive or other Microsoft products being unable to work properly on what is basically a vanilla Surface Pro 4. If that isn't a sign of instability I don't know what is.

That I would not know but my HP has never had any issues with any of the updates ever.

Now, I have an Intel 64 bit Processor in my Desktop.

Some HP computers come with AMD Processors and there have been problems stemming from AMD in the past.