Computer help: System Restore Help
System Restore Help
by Artemis Faust - 2/16/08 11:32 PMI recently restored the OS on my Compaq laptop. I run XP SP2 and have done this before, but now I can't find any of my old files. I know the programs should be wiped, and they are but none of the old movie or word files are still there. However, I am absolutely positive that I just did the OS recovery, not reformatting the hard drive because my C drive still reads that there is about 15 gigs worth of lost space, not counting the other 15 or so that XP uses up. I really would like to know how to find all of these missing files. Thanks.
Compaq Presario V6000z
XP SP2
80 gig hardrive
2 gigs of RAM
IN Such Case, I Use My Backup Discs...
by Grif Thomas
- 2/17/08 4:57 PM
In reply to: System Restore Help by Artemis Faust
You DID backup your files before doing such a Recovery?
Hope this helps.
Grif
different profile maybe?
by pagesix1536 - 2/17/08 5:01 PM In reply to: System Restore Help by Artemis FaustSounds like possibly two different profiles. Check all of the folders under c:\documents and settings
if you're logging in with a different account than you used before the OS repair, it will have a completely different My Documents area.
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