How to Recover Data After Windows 10 Update to Version 1809 Dated 2 October 2018
On 2 October 2018, Microsoft announced a new October build, Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809). This update has become automatically available for millions of users who were looking forward to it.
Read how to recover data after upgrading Windows 10 to version 1809. What problems you may encounter and how to fix them.
Everything would be fine, but… social media, theme blogs as well as the official website of the Microsoft community were overwhelmed by questions and complaints from users who lost their data due to their operating systems update to the latest version.
Here are some of them:
The link to the post:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files/windows-10-october-2018-update-version-1809/1a924008-ddba-48db-a96f-7b4bfef9039a
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— Ivan Gjorgiev (@ivan_gjorgiev) October 3, 2018
Just lost my personal data with your windows 10 1909 update. Spend 4 hours with your support from India still nothing. Your 1809 iodate woped the whole restore points and update history.
Heads up to anyone updating windows. Apparently, if you have documents saved in your user directory, i.e. users/JohnDoe, and not one drive, the update will delete EVERYTHING in that location. So if your "Documents" or "Pictures" don't have a one drive symbol, MIGRATE IMMEDIATELY!
— Kevin Quintero (@coolKevinator) October 4, 2018
Summing up all posts and messages, users complained that they had lost their personal files from such folders as Documents, Pictures, Music etc, and sometimes even installed apps and programs. That is, their data was gone after Windows had updated to October’s build 1809.
Because of the problems with removal of files from user accounts after update, Microsoft decided to recall the final build Windows 10 October 2018 Update (1809). Since 6 October, the build is no longer distributed via Windows Update service. If you downloaded an ISO image on your own — don’t install it and wait for a new build.
For those who haven’t managed to download an image of the new Windows 10 build yet, the update function is blocked. They are not going to receive any updates via Windows Update, and the official website lists Windows 10 April 2018 Update as the latest version available.
The link to the page:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
In the page of the new build, you can only find the user information warning the people from hurrying to install the October update until the issue with data loss is cleared up and the bugs are fixed. There is also the contact information to use if your data was lost after the update.
The link to the page:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-10-and-windows-server-2019-update-history-725fc2e1-4443-6831-a5ca-51ff5cbcb059
We are expecting a fixed version of Windows 10 October 2018 Update. Still, if you are among the unfortunate whose files were deleted by the operating system’s build 1809, you can restore them using the methods researched by Hetman Software long before that.
Are there any limitations to data recovery after a Windows 10 update?
Yes, there are some limitations to data recovery after a Windows 10 update. Depending on the type of update, some of your data may be lost or corrupted. For example, if you update from Windows 7 to Windows 10, any data stored on the system drive may be lost due to incompatibility between the two operating systems. Additionally, if the update process is interrupted or fails, some data may be lost or corrupted. Finally, if the update process is not performed correctly, some files may be overwritten or deleted, resulting in data loss.
How can a user prevent data loss during a Windows 10 update?
What is the difference between free and paid data recovery software?
Free data recovery software is typically limited in features and capabilities, and often lacks support. Paid data recovery software usually has more advanced features and capabilities, as well as customer support. Paid software also typically offers a higher success rate in recovering lost data, making it the preferred option for more serious data recovery needs.
What are some recommended data recovery software options?
What should a user do before attempting to recover data from the Windows.old folder?
Before attempting to recover data from the Windows.old folder, a user should create a backup of their important files and folders in case something goes wrong during the recovery process. Additionally, they should make sure they have enough storage space on their computer to accommodate the files they are attempting to recover.
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