Date: 10/18/06 (Computer Help)    Keywords: no keywords

I'm using a Compaq Presario S4220NX PC with Windows XP.

So today my computer was having some issues so after a few things I decided to load up the recovery console and try the Non-destructive system Recovery.  Well after I finally get the computer to load up, I can't seem to find any of my personal files that were under my user name.  Anything that was saved directly in the C drive is still there (program files, etc.) but most everything was saved in my documents and in various folders on my desktop. The strange part however, is that the hard drive space for all of those things is still being occupied.  80+ gigs.  I did a seach for specific files, a more broad search for mp3s and got nothing each time.  I talked to a tech support person from Compaq in an online chat and we went in circles. She told me that the non-destructive system restore deletes files that are in my documents and on the desktop of user accounts, however, she couldn't give me any reason why that space is still occupied, so it is my own thought (and hope...god I hope) that these files are still somewhere in my computer.  It certainly didn't take long enough that it could have deleted all of those files, in my opinion.  Does anybody have any ideas.  It would make my day if I could recover those files.
 
If any additional information is needed don't hesitate to ask....also my next step at this point would be to just take it to a local best buy or somewhere similar where I can get it looked at and talk face to face with someone. Even if the files are actually gone, there's still the problem of 80+gigs of phantom space being used.  Thank you in advance for any and all help.



Mike

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