After the automatic updates of Windows8 all my files disappeared

After that the automatic update performed by Windows8 about two weeks ago, that all my files were deleted, all system settings and favorites are gone. The image of the Office was changed, as well as the background was changed from green to blue. Well, I managed to find my files in a file system, it back office. However, today, I just restarted my computer and the parameters are all back as they were 2 weeks ago but all my files are gone for good. There were about 200GB, now my drive C/watch 390 GB free on 440 Go, so my all files have been deleted. No search engine can find them. They are all gone. I had saved in this project, I worked on during 2 months and have no idea what I'm supposed to do now. How Windows can delete something I never heard it? I have not updated, restored or anything like that. Quite simply, I rebooted my computer.

Can any guru who created this Windows8 how to get the files that my career depends on it?

Hi Jenny,

To provide the proper resolution, I would need more information on your side.

1. do you receive any error messages? If Yes, what is the exact error message?

2. What is the item number knowledge base of the installed Windows Update recently?

Method 1:
If files are missing from the library, I suggest you try the following steps.

(a) go to the libraries in Windows Explorer.

(b)with the right button no matter what folder gives you an error.

(c)delete the folder.

(d)with the right button on the "libraries" folder

(e), select "restore default libraries".

The folder you just deleted will now be back and fully functional with all your documents safe and sound.

Method 2:
If the problem persists, I suggest you to virus scanner to make sure that the computer is virus-free.

The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

Note:

1) the Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

2) if you run the virus scan of the program which is infected with the virus will be deleted. Therefore, reinstall the program. Also, if files and folders are affected by the virus, while they might even get deleted.

Check out the link for more information.

Libraries: Frequently asked questions

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/libraries-FAQ

Hope this information helps. Answer the post with an up-to-date issue report to help you further.

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