Guest georgehare Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Last night my brother was on the computer and something changed and all of our files dissapeared. We found them and moved some of the files back onto the desktop. Last night when he turned it off he didnt wait for it to fully shutdown before he switched off at the plug. This morning i came on the comp and all my files are missing... i have looked in recycle bin, searched all over the computer and done system restor but they have totally dissapeared. The folders are still there but no pictures etc inside. Has anyone else got any ideas ?? Apart from get a seperate hard-drive from my brother ! Thanks GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pav Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hi George, The only thing I can think of is that the folder properties are set to hidden- try right clicking a folder > properties> General> at the bottom of the tab, make sure 'hidden' is un-ticked. Let me know if this solves it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbz2000 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Unless the files were created in the session before the power-loss theres no way they can dissapear so its only pvs idea I can think of. Even if the power off caused damage, the files would still be there (corrupted though) but still not dissapeared!! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Have you thought about the obvious solution…… ……..that perhaps your brother has deleted them all…. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkus04 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 (edited) 1st kill your brother lol are these files docs? or system files? Edited February 16, 2006 by chunkus04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbuild Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 If it is XP, try a system restore. Start, Programs, accessories, System tools, system restore. You can restore your computer to a previous restore point before the problem time, to see if it solves it. No guarantee it will work but the process is completely reversible. Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 (edited) I am trying to download an undeleting software but the comp wont let me download anything. he,s shafted it mate, kill him now. only a joke . if your trolling Edited February 16, 2006 by markbivvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 I have tried system restore and that doesn't work either. I got dad to have a look after work and he couldn't even do it so i think im just gona have to wipe the hard drive and learn my lesson... remember to back up your files. I guess your next post will be from an internet cafe in the town then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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