My laptop updated and later in the day I logged on as usual and everything was gone. It literally looked like I was opening a brand new computer. No files, docs, photos, nothing. The download app in the dock had a "?" not the usual icon. All of my user profiles are wiped completely clean. I also had never used the time machine feature unfortunately. Has anyone experienced this and if so, what did you do?
Thanks in advance!
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15
Perhaps there may be lurking, an older system hiding
that may appear if you re-start with Opt key held? The
choice of another startup version, could appear there.
• How to select a different startup disk - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202796
Without an external USB drive containing Time Machine
backup, to try and restore from; situation may be difficult.
• Mac startup key combinations - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201255
You could be facing a rebuild on top of the wiped drive.
Nothing like 'tarps and 2x4s' on a new hilltop.
Sorry, haven't much experience using my backups so far.
Good luck & happy trails!🌤⛵️
I know its a bit late but always always back up your computer.
MacBook Pro all files are gone...
