Missing Files

[Drezha]

So with a bit of playing, I’ve found another file go missing – this time, an .exe is missing, and as this isn’t a file that’s synced, I can have a good guess at the system.

Tried to open QOwnnotes on my gaming PC today to make some notes this evening and the exe is missing. It’s a portable app, so I browsed to the folder and lo, the .exe is missing. Unless it was a bad update, I haven’t deleted this file, so I can only assume the system SSD is on it’s way out. It’s a Kingston A400 SSD that is now over three years old.

Is there a method of checking the remaining life or health of an SSD?

"Everything looks interesting until you do it. Then you find it’s just another job" - Terry Pratchett

[Dave Rice]

Kingston do an SSD Manager here

However I think it’s unlikely the SSD is behind it, if they fail they go spectacularly. Have you checked what your antivirus is up to?

[Ed P]

I agree with Dave. Kaspersky for example can delete exe and other files that it does not recognise.

link

[Drezha]

I’m only using Windows Defender. I don’t think I’ve installed an anti virus software in years. Chances are that it is that mind, as it’s an open source project so doesn’t have the certificates that MS need/use.

I didn’t find the Kingston one when I looked on their website last night – I put it down to a late night!

"Everything looks interesting until you do it. Then you find it’s just another job" - Terry Pratchett

[Ed P]

As you can see in the link, Windows Defender is just as guilty with respect for exes it does not recognise, especially if they have unusual privileges.

link for Defender undelete method

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