Windows 7 old profile issue

[cato]

Hi,

I recently installed a new motherboard which resulted in me not being able to boot into windows.

After trying various things I ended up reinstalling windows. The issue I have now though is that in my windows.old folder I cant see any of my folders and files even though the windows.old folder properties reports a file size of 137mb.

im specifically looking for the old app data folder. why cant I see these files and how do I get them back?

I have show hidden filed and folder selected.

on a side note the original win7 installation shows in my boot menu but It still wont boot in that OS.

 

[TWiNKLeT0Es]

reinstalling windows.

This is probably your issue what version of Windows did you use? I assume the .OLD now is from the "Fresh Install"? After updates.

The Win 7 Boot order is still there as the drive that was attached with the reinstall was never removed with the mdr. Its always best to reinstall with a single drive to stop these issues.

If its not a complete wipe you've done you just need to obtain ownership of the foldes.