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!

Tagged: Windows 11

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Mira Lennox Lennox

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November 18, 2025 at 9:52 am

This usually happens when the update loads a temporary profile, so start by making sure you are signed in to your primary account. Check the folders inside C:\Users to see if your original profile still holds the missing files. Then review File History, Previous Versions and the Windows.old folder because these are the safest recovery points Windows creates during major updates. If these options do not bring back your data, you can turn to Stellar Data Recovery since it scans the drive without putting extra strain and clearly shows you what is recoverable before you restore anything.

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