Updating windows 10 to 11 through ISO leads to loss of Downloads (Folder / Sub Folders)

nIGHTmAYOR

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• Oct 31, 2021

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Like the title suggests Updating windows 10 to 11 through ISO leads to loss of Downloads (Folder / Sub Folders) and while I chose to keep my files etc I found this folder wiped clean after install , any idea why ?

 

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NavyLCDR

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Signed in with local account or with MS Account? I'm going to test it.

I just ran a test upgrade with a local account and downloads folder was not affected.

 

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You can restore deleted files from Windows.old folder, located at root of C: partition.

 

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