Clearing out old data

[cmckenzie9513]

I downloaded a JPG file what feels like decades ago now and I've since deleted it a few months ago. The file was used as part of a lockscreen slideshow however and seems to have persisted there despite me having deleted the file, at least it seems as though it's been deleted since I can't find that specific JPG file in any folder. I'm directed nowhere while using the Windows search bar when entering in the only name I knew the file to have been under and I'm hesitant to wipe my entire SSD and rebuild it since I've lost the Windows 10 license key. Other then that there isn't much important that I couldn't redownload though, hoping someone here can give me a faster solution.    

[A.Hruskach]

If you deleted it, use data recovery like Recuva or TestDisk. It might be recoverable if you act fast, otherwise the file will become more and more corrupt.

[Chiyawa]

Have you since change your motherboard or processor after you install Windows? It is possible for Windows to obtained its key back after reinstalling Windows 10 if you didn't change any of your system.

 

Anyway, if you want to delete that old picture from lock screen slide show, I think this article might help: https://appuals.com/fix-deleted-picture-appearing-in-lock-screen-on-windows-10/

[Chiyawa]

Also this: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-start-winpc/delete-images-in-windows-10-lock-screen/6f9899ef-099d-43cf-aa4a-7675b09b3161