Deleted files keep returning

jp49 · 13 Oct 2015

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.
jp

NavyLCDR · 13 Oct 2015

Do you have cloud syncing set up or file syncing with another computer/server?

jp49 · 13 Oct 2015

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.
jp

NavyLCDR · 13 Oct 2015

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.

jp49 · 13 Oct 2015

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.
jp

DustSailor · 13 Oct 2015

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

jp49 · 13 Oct 2015

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.
jp

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