Windows 10 October 2018 Update is deleting user data

[Phillip Coetser]

Hi all, Phillip. For information, the Windows 10, October 2018 Update, version 1809 is now available for download, but along with the new features and improvements, it appears that some users are not having a smooth upgrade experience. (https://www.windowscentral.com/windows- ... users-data)

Shortly after the new version became available as a manual download (using the Media Creation Tool, Update Assistant, and or Windows Update) several users started reporting that the upgrade process is wiping out their documents, pictures, and other personal files along with previously installed programs .Sometimes, when you perform an upgrade to a new version of Windows 10, the setup may move the user files to the previous installation backup located inside the "Windows.old" folder. However, according to those users experiencing sudden data loss, they looked everywhere, and their personal files are nowhere to be found.

If you're planning to upgrade, remember to create a full backup before proceeding. Just in case.
Regards

[Jan Horn]

I believe that Microsoft delayed the pushing of the upgrade to their registered users until they have fixed the bug that is causing the wiping of data. They also advised to manually create restore points to enable you roll back the update should it sneak through.

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/10/0 ... 10_pulled/


https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45784482