- Feb 15, 2013
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Computer looks like it was wiped brand new, I can NOT see the folders and files in my docs/my pics, BUT I can see the files on the C drive, so I have not lost them.
I turned on my computer this morning and was terrified when I didn't see my normal desktop. The background color was different. The program icons are on the desktop but some icons were missing (like Windows Mail!!) I went to My Documents and My Pictures and both these folders looked like they did when I first got the computer. For example I can now see Sample Pictures and I had long ago deleted Sample Pictures.
Initially it appeared that my computer had been wiped clean, but my files can be found on the C: Drive
My files and folders are still on my computer because:
I go to the > C
rive >Users> Doc and all my folders and files are there.
I go to the > Crive >Users> Pic and all my folders and files are there. Thank the Lord!
I have already gone to Folder Options and ensure that "show files and folders" was checked. So they are NOT hidden
Maybe if I could figure out what caused it, I could fix it!
I had heard that a virus could cause this. I ran spybot and it found a few minor things, but none fixed this problem.
My husband said that when he last used the computer it was doing what thought was a Windows Update He didnt turn it off. But it was off this morning when I turned it n. . I now wonder if it was a fake windows update.
What can I do to get my old desktop back? How do I make the files appear under My documents.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Granny DP
DPForumDog
Windows 7 Home Premium
I turned on my computer this morning and was terrified when I didn't see my normal desktop. The background color was different. The program icons are on the desktop but some icons were missing (like Windows Mail!!) I went to My Documents and My Pictures and both these folders looked like they did when I first got the computer. For example I can now see Sample Pictures and I had long ago deleted Sample Pictures.
Initially it appeared that my computer had been wiped clean, but my files can be found on the C: Drive
My files and folders are still on my computer because:
I go to the > C
rive >Users> Doc and all my folders and files are there.I go to the > C
rive >Users> Pic and all my folders and files are there. Thank the Lord!I have already gone to Folder Options and ensure that "show files and folders" was checked. So they are NOT hidden
Maybe if I could figure out what caused it, I could fix it!
I had heard that a virus could cause this. I ran spybot and it found a few minor things, but none fixed this problem.
My husband said that when he last used the computer it was doing what thought was a Windows Update He didnt turn it off. But it was off this morning when I turned it n. . I now wonder if it was a fake windows update.
What can I do to get my old desktop back? How do I make the files appear under My documents.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Granny DP
DPForumDog
Windows 7 Home Premium
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