Windows 10: Lost all programs

Hi,I logged into my computer this morning, it was strange straight-away with it asking for my password I usually use my pin and even if I change the option to use the pin it wouldn't take it. Anyway I logged in using my password and I noticed that all programs in C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files x86 were lost! I went to EventVwr and it shows it's corrupt. I went to System Restore and it shows that there's no restore point! I went to Windows Update which shows Win11 v23H2 was pending so I installed that and restarted. But still the same issue.I didn't have edge or anything like that. I

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Why did the startup window get cleared?

I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.

 

Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild

Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

Might be helpful to list what i've done I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.

 

lost program/

Hi,

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.

• Have you installed any third party security software installed in windows 10?
• Is the issue specific with particular app/many apps?
• Have you installed the app from Windows store/any other source?

You may try the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1:

Check whether the app is installed in Windows store and control panel. Follow the below steps to uninstall program from the control panel.

• Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard, select Control panel.
• Click on Uninstall a program.
• Check whether the application is listed in the list of installed apps.

You may try to open Windows store and check whether the app is listed in installed apps (if the app is downloaded from Windows store)

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.