Finding Files That Didn't Back Up
Mar 26, 2008I accidentally did a clean install when upgrading to Vista from XP. Is there a way to retrieve the files that I didn't back up? I'm mainly concerned with the pictures.
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Retrieve The Files That Didn't Back Up?
Mar 23, 2008I'm pretty much computer illiterate. I think I accidentally did a clean install when upgrading to Vista from XP. Is there a way to retrieve the files that I didn't back up? I'm mainly concerned with the pictures.
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Deleted Files & Mails Come Back Up Again
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USB Printing Cable Not Finding The Driver?
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Finding Saved Mail Attachment
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Home Premium Not Finding XBOX 360 Extender
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