All my programs removed after updating Windows 10 to Creators - Microsoft Community
hi, after forced updating windows 10 creators version (1703) last week, noticed programs (applications) removed! there's still 'windows.old' folder trace of programs, cannot be started there (typically main .exe & .dlls missing). although it's 7 days ago, 'go previous version of windows 10' not available in recovery page. :-( restore points of "old" windows not accessible, me & programs "ransomed"! how can restore "old" windows programs (& config) intact? thanks. tomtrooper hi tom, understand inconvenience you've experienced @ moment. when installing major updates, windows may remove programs compatibility reasons, if programs known cause conflicts. done ensure update installed successfully. getting programs removed after major update rare case. isolate issue, suggest performing system restore restore computer earlier point...