Why did Windows 10 system restore delete my Arduino .ino files? There are some .skip files of size 0kb. Is there any chance they will be restored? Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question. Anonymous 2024-05-19T05:41:14+00:00 Hi Winston Salem1, Welcome to Microsoft Community. The Windows 10 System Restore feature is designed to revert your system to a previous state, which includes system settings, installed applications, Windows Registry, and system files. However, it does not typically affect personal files such as documents, pictures, or music. In your case, it seems that the Arduino .ino files were considered part of the system files or settings, and thus were affected by the System Restore. This could happen if the .ino files were saved in a directory that is monitored by System Restore. Another user on the Arduino forum had a similar issue. In that thread, some community members mentioned that some of the data may be stored in the %temp% directory. Another community member tried to undo a system restore. Recover an .ino file - Using Arduino / IDE 1.x - Arduino Forum Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology. In an article related to system restore, the “INO” extension seems to be on the monitored list. Monitored File Name Extensions - Win32 apps | Microsoft Learn If I misunderstand your situation, feel free to correct me and share the information. Best Regards, Kyo.Y - MSFT | Microsoft Community Technical Support 0 comments No comments Hi Winston Salem1, Welcome to Microsoft Community. The Windows 10 System Restore feature is designed to revert your system to a previous state, which includes system settings, installed applications, Windows Registry, and system files. However, it does not typically affect personal files such as documents, pictures, or music. In your case, it seems that the Arduino .ino files were considered part of the system files or settings, and thus were affected by the System Restore. This could happen if the .ino files were saved in a directory that is monitored by System Restore.

Another user on the Arduino forum had a similar issue. In that thread, some community members mentioned that some of the data may be stored in the %temp% directory. Another community member tried to undo a system restore. Recover an .ino file - Using Arduino / IDE 1.x - Arduino Forum In an article related to system restore, the “INO” extension seems to be on the monitored list. Monitored File Name Extensions - Win32 apps | Microsoft Learn If I misunderstand your situation, feel free to correct me and share the information. Kyo.Y - MSFT | Microsoft Community Technical Support