The "Downloads" folder is available to all users of the Windows operating system. This directory stores downloaded files from the browser. It is not uncommon for a user to download something from the Web, but he cannot find the downloaded file, in fact, like the "Downloads" folder. In this article, we will describe how to restore the Downloads folder, as well as how to roll back the system, which, incidentally, should be resorted to as a last resort to solve the above or other related problem associated with the loss of a directory or downloaded data on your PC.
Why is the Downloads folder missing?
The main and most important cause is the virus. Before you try to restore the folder, you must carefully scan your computer for malware.
An unlikely reason for deleting the Downloads folder is the loss of data on your hard drive. In other words, it could sprinkle, and, accordingly, the operating system rolls with it. Or you somehow hid it, but this is from the category of fiction. Therefore, first of all, scan your PC for virus software.
How to restore the Downloads folder?
First, try to follow this path and once again check its absence:
:\User\ \
If you still can’t find the folder, then follow the instructions below to restore the directory using the standard command line tool of the operating system:
- Press the Win + R keys on your keyboard.
- Write the cmd command in the "Run" service line.
- In the window that appears, enter the command: attrib –s –h C: \ users \ PC username \ downloads.
- Press the Enter key.
Remember to replace the "PC Username" command with the one used on your computer. After completing the above steps, the Downloads folder will be restored.
How to roll back the system?
If the above steps helped you, but did not completely solve all the problems, you can resort to a function such as System Restore. Follow the instructions below to complete the task:
- Go to the "Start" menu, in the search find the "System Restore" service.
- In the window, check "Show other recovery points" and select the date when the computer was working properly.
- Click "Next".
- Wait for the system to roll back, after which the computer will reboot itself.
If after restarting the system the problems did not resolve, perform the operation again, but select a different restore point.