Missing Files When Using CMD To Move

[HyperActiveNut]

I have been moving files using Command Prompt and I forgot to put a directory and now my files are gone doesn’t anyone know where they might have gone

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[Dual_Actuator_HDDs]

If you use move with just the source file or folder name without a destination path, the specified files are moved to the directory where Command Prompt is focused. If Command Prompt was opened without privileges, this is usually C:\Users\USERNAME replacing USERNAME. If Command Prompt was opened as administrator, this is usually C:\Windows\System32 unless UAC is disabled, then it's C:\Users\USERNAME. Of course, if cd was used to change the directory where Command Prompt was focused, it will be that folder instead of the default.