Why Do Desktop Files Get Missing When Switch On Laptop
Jul 12, 2012my laptop was working properly until this morning that when i put it on, i realize all my desktop files and folders are all missing. how do i get them back.
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Missing Desktop Files?
Jun 8, 2012aprox 2 months ago i lost alot of files from my desktop, photos, itunes, personal documents and save game files were all lost although the programs themselves seem unaffected, i tried to restore to a previous date and that didnt work the files are still missing. theres no sign of a partition on my hard drive. anyone know how to get the files back?
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Here are the Specs
Windows 7 x64
Quad Core
4 Gig Ram
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