Deleted files keep returning


  1. jp49
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    Deleted files keep returning (Resolved)


    Hi,
    New forum member here looking for some help. I have a small Acer computer that runs a weather program that takes data from my weather station and updates my weather page on the internet. I bought the computer new with Windows 8 and upgraded to Windows 10, then did a clean install of 10. Everything is working great except for one thing, I can't delete files, they keep returning to the folder. I will occasionally use the snipping tool to save a file as jpeg and then use it to update my Facebook page. I also download the latest update to my Weather program. I go to these folders, Download and Documents, I delete several file and later that day they have returned. I have even used Bit Defender File Shredder to delete them and they still come back. I've been a Windows 7 user for many years and never ran into this issue. I did try to search this forum first but didn't see this issue. If it has been discussed please point me to the thread. Thanks in advance.
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  3. NavyLCDR
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    Do you have cloud syncing set up or file syncing with another computer/server?
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  4. jp49
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    NavyLCDR said:
    Do you have cloud syncing set up or file syncing with another computer/server?
    I have nothing in the 'One Drive' folders. I am using a third party program to backup files but it's set up to just copy one way, not to sync. I have turned if off just to see if that was doing it. I use the same program on my Windows 7 machine with no issues.
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  6. NavyLCDR
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    Windows 10 also has a file history feature - I've never looked at it, though, I have no idea where it is at or what settings are available.
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  7. jp49
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    NavyLCDR said:
    Windows 10 also has a file history feature - I've never looked at it, though, I have no idea where it is at or what settings are available.
    I looked at that and I had it turned off. I'm hoping that my third party app was the culprit. I should know by this afternoon or tomorrow. Thanks for the reply.
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  8. DustSailor
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    File history doesn't restore files automatically. I use it.

    What is the 3rd party backup program?

    All I can think of at the moment is fixing the file system:

    DISM - Repair Windows 10 Image - Windows 10 Forums
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  9. jp49
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    DustSailor said:
    File history doesn't restore files automatically. I use it.

    What is the 3rd party backup program?

    All I can think of at the moment is fixing the file system:

    DISM - Repair Windows 10 Image - Windows 10 Forums
    -then run-
    SFC Command - Run in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
    Thanks for all the suggestions but I found the issue, it was in my backup program. I had a box checked to go L to R and R to L. I could have sworn I checked that before posting. So my issue is resolved, thanks again for all your input.
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