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Question

Missing Documents, Music, Pictures

Jul 23, 2016 1:45PM PDT

I have been using Windows 10 for 2 years and have never used OneDrive. Since last week I have been unable to locate the document, music, and pictures files except recent ones that I have found in OneDrive which I have never used. Can anyone help me locate my missing files.

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Clarification Request
1. Did you opt for a Microsoft email login?
Jul 23, 2016 2:04PM PDT

If so, that may be why they are there.

As a Windows PC user you know you must keep backups. If you don't, loss is certain.

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Answer
try computer searc
Jul 23, 2016 1:57PM PDT

they should be in your user folder. you can try a computer search for your files if you know the name or extension.