I rebooted the computer yesterday and now everything is lost?

Question

I rebooted it because the computer was acting strange and now all my family pictures and essays are all gone even. Everything that was on the computer is gone. What can i do to get it back?

Answer 1

make sure its just not on another account .. then u may need some data recovery software ...
http://www.pcperformancetools.com/recovermyfiles.htm

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Answer 2

You can download ccleaner for free here: http://bit.ly/1Bk5V5C

First open CCleaner
Go to the Cleaner tab and you will be confronted by a very confusing lineup of checkboxes.
To make this brief, below is my recommended setup:
Under internet explorer check temporary internet files, cookies, and last download location. Most users don't really need this stuff. keep history and bookmarks unchecked, history is a maybe, but you don't want to lose bookmarked sites. You can normally leave Windows Explorer, System, and Advanced alone.
Run CCleaner and it will start deleting files.
afterward it will present you with a list of the files deleted, you really don't need to go through it as it will be several pages long.
The registry cleaner is recommended for slightly more advanced users. Use it after uninstalling programs as they will often leave behind incorrect registry entries.
If you decide to run Registry cleaner then review the items detected and always back up the registry (I keep a folder aside for this)
The Tools tab lets you uninstall programs and set startup programs. Why do you need this if Windows has all of these features? Especially with Vista Home Ed. The windows defender software explorer( startup programs) doesn't pick up some entries (however software explorer is easier to use).
Using CCleaner to uninstall programs and then check for leftover registry entries takes less time.
Under Options you can determine how CCleaner cleans your files. I leave this alone.

Answer 3

try this

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP
Device Driver Rollback" on page 52) to resolve the problem. If that is unsuccessful, then use System
Restore.
NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any
open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.
1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→Accessories→System Tools, and then click System
Restore.
2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next.
3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.
The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points.
All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type.
4 Select a restore point and click Next.
If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or
more restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer.
5 Click Next.
The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the
computer restarts.
6 After the computer restarts, click OK.
To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can
undo the restoration.

Answer 4

You may need to add some information to your post. Does your computer boot to the desktop? If so, are there any of your document files available. What operating system does it use. XP, Windows 98 or what? You may have a boot virus. In that case you may need to take the computer to a local shop where the tech may be able to restore your documents and system.

Answer 5

You are not quote wich version of windows you got installed (98, XP, vista) but try this way: go in Accessories, then Sytem tools, then System informations or System restore. Try firstly with this last mentioned option and installer will ask you what installation you wish to restore: last or original setup version. After the process of reinstallation is finished go on System information and click TOOLS (banner on upper side of System frame) and then click System file checker. After the system checking all files your PC have to be in previous situation, means youre files will be in standard folders. Veradisca & Best Regards, Neven

Answer 6

If via "reboot & delete each and every thing", you advise which you will re-format and re-installation domicile windows, then particular...the virus would be bumped off in the process the re-formatting technique. A "reboot" is in basic terms turning your pc Off and then back On...it won't do away with virus.

Answer 7

what strange things was it doing, u should have done a system restore, u still might be able to, go to all programs, then click system tools, click on system restore, when there, click, a earlier time, try a day before u rebooted, it should bring all of it back..

Answer 8

Your stuff may not actually be gone, you may just need to look for it.

Assuming you're using Windows XP, it sounds like something happened to cause it to create a new user profile for you. This means that it probably created a new My Documents folder, My Pictures, etc.

Your old stuff may still be on the hard drive; to check, open Windows Explorer, and browse to C:\Documents and Settings, and look for your user account name (may be Owner, User, etc). Open that folder, and look for the My Documents folder in there; it may contain your missing stuff.

Answer 9

Well
Cleaning the register is a good way of improving the performances of your pc and eliminate malwares and trojans. A program I trust is CCleaner http://j.mp/UrAC7A
It's a good free solution.
Have a nice day

Answer 10

Try rebooting in safe mode.
To get real help with PC problems go here:-

http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml
(How to start in safe mode)

http://www.pchell.com/
(for pretty much everything else)

Answer 11

Everything is there somewhere. Check your recycle bin. Next time make sure you back up first onto a floppy or CD.