Some users have reported that Storage Sense has messed up their media libraries. For example, it might have deleted some music or video files that the user had downloaded legally but hadn't accessed in a while. These files could be part of a carefully curated collection. The user then had to search through backups or try to re - download them, which can be time - consuming and frustrating. Especially if the source of the download is no longer available or has changed in some way.
To avoid disasters with Storage Sense, first, users need to closely monitor the folders that it is set to clean. If there are important files in those folders, they should either move them to a different location or mark them as 'do not delete' in some way. Also, keep an eye on the frequency of Storage Sense running. If it runs too often, it might be more likely to make mistakes. And, if possible, test it on a non - critical system or a test folder before letting it loose on your main system.
One storage horror story could be when a person stored all their family heirlooms in a self - storage unit. After a few months, they found out that the unit had a leak and many of the items were damaged by water, including old photos and antique furniture.
A common horror story is the complex installation process. On Windows, setting up Bitbucket might not be as straightforward as expected. There could be issues with dependencies, where some required components are not properly installed or configured. And if something goes wrong during the installation, the error messages might not be very clear, leaving the user scratching their head and having to search through various forums and documentation to find a solution.
There was a case where a guy stored his antique collection in a storage unit. When he went to check on it, he discovered that the unit had a leak and all his precious antiques were covered in mold. Some of the wooden pieces were rotting, and it was a huge loss for him. He had no idea that the storage facility had such a problem with leaks.
There was a case where a person rented a storage facility. When they went to check on their stored antiques, they discovered that rodents had gotten in. The rodents had chewed through boxes and damaged some of the antiques that were passed down through generations in their family. It was a nightmare as these items had great sentimental and monetary value.
Pods storage horror stories can be about various disasters. One common one is pests getting into the pods. Imagine storing your precious family heirlooms or important documents, and then finding out that rats or insects have damaged them. Another is misplacement. You think your stuff is safe in the pod, but then the company can't find it when you need it. It's a nightmare.
The bloatware that comes with Windows 10 can also be considered a horror story. There are a lot of pre - installed apps that most users don't need. These apps take up disk space and can sometimes slow down the system. Removing them is not always straightforward, especially for less tech - savvy users.
Some of the 'horror stories' include software incompatibility. After the upgrade to Windows 1903, certain programs that worked fine before suddenly stopped working. For example, some older graphics editing software might crash on startup. Another issue could be driver problems. Users reported that their printers or scanners, which were functioning well prior to the upgrade, no longer worked due to lack of proper drivers for Windows 1903.
One horror story is about automatic updates. Sometimes Windows 10 updates can break existing software. For example, a user had a perfectly working graphics editing program. After an update, it started crashing every time they tried to open a certain type of file. It took a lot of time to figure out it was due to the Windows update and then more time to find a workaround.
One common horror story is water damage. People store their things thinking they are safe, but then there is a leak in the roof or pipes burst. Another is theft, like I mentioned before. Sometimes the security measures are not as good as they claim. Also, mismanagement of the units can be a problem. For example, if they accidentally rent out your unit to someone else.