Files randomly deleted from my PC?

Sisko

I've never encountered this before.

Basically I've a 'downloaded files' folder which everything I download from the net goes into automatically. Rather then using whatever the browsers use by default.

So anyway it was packed full of stuff dating back nearly 2 years. I downloaded a file just there, and went into the folder to move it to where I wanted it, only to notice there was only 5 files in the entire folder. The file I just downloaded (an mp3) and files I had downloaded yesterday (mods for a game) everything else is gone :eek: I checked my recycle bin and theres no indication of any accidental mass deletion.

I'm running a virus scan as I type this.

WTF?

Sisko

Accorded to windows my 'downloaded files' folder was only created on the 27th when in fact I made it 2 years ago.

chin_grin

Have you created a new profile on the machine. Like a new account? Might be saving to c\docs and settings\<new user a/c> instead of where you'd usually find them.

Do the files come up in a wildcard search? (using parts of the filename with asterixes).

There'd be no reason that a file would suddenly delete itself. Most AV softwares will prompt you before taking any action on a file!

bonzodog2

Try some data recovery software, like Recuva,GetDataBack or R-studio. Don't create any new files, and copy any items found that you want to a different drive.

Sisko

**edit**


I've just after finding it (mid long post about how screwed I am for losing the folder:p) , the entire folder got renamed to 'p' somehow.

I dunno wtf,


anyway cheers for the replies lads

Jumpy

You must have accidently hit enter before you typed the "orn" at the end.

Actually, most of the time I have got a call about a deleted file/folder it has been moved or renamed. Accidently deleting a file is rare, but renaming/moving is too easy to do.