How to Recover Data Lost After Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB5062554?

Hi everyone,

After installing the Windows 10 cumulative update KB5062554, I noticed that some of my files and data seem to have disappeared. I’m not sure if they were deleted, moved, or corrupted during the update process.

Can someone explain safe methods to recover data lost after this update? I want solutions that minimize the risk of further data loss and ideally allow me to restore everything as it was.

Thanks for your guidance!

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Mira Lennox Lennox

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November 12, 2025 at 7:03 am

Hey, this usually happens when Windows creates a temporary user profile after an update like KB5062554, making it seem like your files are gone. First, check if your data is just hidden — open File Explorer, go to C:\Users, and see if there’s another folder with your old username. If yes, your files are likely there. You can copy them back manually. If that doesn’t help, try System Restore to roll back before the update, which often brings files back. Avoid reinstalling or writing new data to the drive to prevent overwriting. If nothing works and the files aren’t visible anywhere, you can use Stellar Data Recovery to safely scan and recover your missing files.

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