Learn how to find files from an older Windows installation after upgrading Windows

Ten days after you upgrade to Windows, your previous version of Windows will be automatically deleted from your PC. However, if you need to free up drive space, and you’re confident that …

Learn how to find old files after upgrading Windows on a device, including search and recovery tips.

The Windows.old folder contains the previous version of Windows on your device. If you want to remove the previous version after you upgrade, the easiest method is to use Storage sense in …

This guide will walk you through a functionality that automatically copies your files, settings, and preferences from your previous PC to your new one. Overview

Oct 14, 2025 · If you're making the move to a new PC, you don't have to leave behind your photos, videos, files, and folders. You can bring them all with you to your new PC using one of …

Feb 4, 2025 · If you installed Windows 11 on a device not meeting Windows 11 system requirements, Microsoft recommends you roll back to Windows 10 immediately. Windows 11 …

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to use Windows File Recovery app to restore or recover lost files that have been deleted and are not in the recycle bin.

Feb 6, 2016 · Because Windows 10 updates are cumulative, content from previous updates remains on the hard disk and unnecessarily consumes space. This update forces the removal …

Oct 14, 2025 · Whether you accidentally delete a file, make unwanted changes, or experience a technical issue, File History can come to your rescue by allowing you to recover previous …