Microsoft fixes bug that deleted files after Windows 10 October updateOct 10 (AZINS) Microsoft has fixed the problem with its Windows 10 October Update that caused some files to mysteriously get deleted from the updated systems. Microsoft says that it has now identified and fixed the problem which was related to a feature called 'Known Folder Redirection (KFR)' and in an attempt to remove extra duplicate folders, caused files to go missing, Engadget reported.

While only a small number of users were impacted by the problem, Microsoft is not ready to issue the update yet. It is currently rolling out a test version first before moving to the larger user base.

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Microsoft has also put on hold the roll out of the latest update to its Windows 10 OS after some reported about missing files on their systems after the update. Microsoft announced on its support page that it has paused the distribution of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) for all the users after isolates report of users missing some files after updating.

It is unclear as to what is causing files to randomly go missing or get deleted on users' systems. However, it appears to affect files from Documents, Pictures, and other folders.