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 in time programs still installed. follow these steps:

1. open settings and click update & security.
2. click recovery , open system restore.
3. hit next , click show more restore points.
4. select restore point programs still installed, select scan affected programs see programs affected if system restore performed.
5. if agree possible changes on system, click close, hit next.
6. save , close programs opened, hit finish.
7. click yes start system restore process.

in case won't help, last option have reinstall programs. ensure install newer version, best if download programs developer's website.

should need further assistance, feel free let know.

regards.

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