Why windows backup did not restore all my files?

He was set to back up all the files (documents, music, photos, etc.), but I restored my latest backup of the system and it seems to have restored some valuable files that I thought it was supposed to be back up.

Somewhat confusingly, I have a folder containing many shortcuts to some of the files that are apparently not here, but can open the destination via the shortcut folder although it don't or unable to display the folder in Windows Explorer.

Any help to work out what is going on would be greatly appreciated!
Matt.

Display the hidden files and folders. If no go, sfc scan. They should bail out you.

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