How can I get back my lost data after refreshing Windows?

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I refreshed my laptop, and now all my important pics have disappeared from a folder that used to be on the desktop.

How can I get them back?

Did you check C:\Windows.old\Users?
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Commented Dec 8, 2013 at 5:01 — Synetech, Commented Dec 8, 2013 at 5:01

Varun Arora · Accepted Answer · 2013-12-08 05:56:20Z

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There are a couple of ways that you could have refreshed Windows. How did you do it?

If during the recovery, you selected Refresh your PC without affecting your files, then your files should have been saved in C:\Windows.old
If you selected Remove everything and reinstall Windows, then your files were deleted. At best, you could try using data-recovery software to attempt to get at least some of them back (which may or may not work depending on numerous factors specific to your system and usage).

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