Automatic updates of Vista have deleted all the data on my desk.

Recently my laptop Toshiba running Vista business done the automatic updates during the night, the morning I found that he had deleted all the folders, files and icons on my desktop (including the important work files), had changed the wallpaper, reset all my Internet properties and changed the login screen.

What I can do, are very important files.

I tried to restore the system to an earlier date, but this made no difference.

I also tried to contact Microsoft, who acknowledged my report and said they would be back to me within one business day, which was seven days ago.

Hi mbuk,.

Welcome to Windows Vista answers Forums!

With automatic updates, you want to lose the data stored on the system.

Once removed the HDD data can't be recovered. However, you can use your favorite search engine to browse third-party data recovery software and use this software to recover data.

Note: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

You can also view the following link to recover lost or deleted files and try the steps:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/recover-lost-or-deleted-files

Hope this information is useful.

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