Restoring lost files (Windows XP)

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• After the involuntary factory restore, lost files, music, photos and printer HELP!

  Factory did restore on win xp 5 former yyr computer.  Lost files, documents, pictures, music. Get error message when I try to re install the printer. NETFramework 2.0 error even after download netframework re printer in car 4.  Help! can I recover my files? they are somewhere in my hard drive?  Is there any software that I can use to recover lost files? Help! Thanks John

  Hello

  Try this free prog.

  http://www.Piriform.com/Recuva

• How to restore corrupted files windows vista system (audiosvc, audioendpointbuilder)

  My audio service seems to be corrupted.  When I start in safe mode and stop the sound service, then restart works fine.  When I turn on the audio service then the computer crashes immediately.

  How can I locate audio files windows vista 64 and re-install them.

  Hello

  Make sure you have the latest audio drivers for vista for your computer which you can get your site of card manufacturers sound or computer

  go to their website and look for a driver and software download section

  Enter your model number for the last look drivers vista then download and install

  also run the sfc/scannow command.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Use the (SFC.exe) System File Checker tool to determine which file is causing the problem and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click principally madeprograms,Accessories, right-clickguest, and then clickrun as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or clickallow.
  2. Type the following command and press ENTER:
     sfc/scannow

     The sfc/scannow command analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions

  If SFC detects the main problems it can't fix you may need to borrow a Microsoft dvd vista not an acer, HP etc. recovery disk and do a repair installation

  read the below tutorial on how to perform a repair installation

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

• Restore lost files

  I read on several post that if you lose the original file to your Muse of the site that you can download the site via FTP to retrieve the files.

  I have an older version of Muse of the site that is online. The site that is online has a little more information, so I have it all over again. Nevertheless, I would like to know if there is a way to merge the two? Both being the Muse file on my desktop and the HTML version downloaded from the latest version of the site. I tried to use the "sync with the web version" and he said: there is no change even though clearly the live version is different and more information than the Muse of the file I have.  Someone at - it ideals?

  I do not!

• Windows Vista had to be restored on my computer. I lost my e-mail folders that I had saved. Is there anyway to restore these files?

  E-mail

  MY Windows Vista had to be restored on my computer.  I lost my e-mail folders that I had saved.  Is there anyway to restore these files?

  Messages are stored as eml files.  Is there no eml files, then there is no message.  Check in the windows.old directory if there is one, because it may contain old data.  The location of the message in Vista store is c:\users\[username]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows mail, so you might check there.

  Steve

• Restore files lost on windows 8

  How to restore files lost on windows 8

  Hi Ed,

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing and will certainly help you in the right direction to solve the problem. However, I would be grateful if you could answer a few questions to refine the question in order to provide you with better assistance.

  1. You have deleted the files you want to recover?
  2. Did you recently upgraded your system to Windows 8?
  3. What exactly happened which made lose files?

  If you have lost files, there are some steps that can help you recover them. Historical files regularly backup versions of your files in Documents, music, photos, videos and office files and OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you will have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged or deleted, you can restore them. See the following article for assistance.

  Restore files or folders by using the history file

  If, however, you reset, refresh, or reinstall Windows, your personal files are temporarily stored in the Windows.old folder for 28 days (unless you have formatted your hard disk before install). If you decide to part or all of these files, you can usually recover from this folder. So, I suggest to refer to the following article and check if it helps.

  Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder

  Hope this information is useful. Let us know if you need more help, we will be happy to help you.

• I have lost my Windows XP Professionsla installation disc that came with computer and I see the message asking me to insert disk 3 to reinstall the files. What should I do?

  I lost the Windows Professional disc that came with the computer. I get a pop up requires me to insert the disc 3 of which I don't have the installation disc. Even if I try to do a system restore I need the disk. I can't lose information that is on the computer and do not have an external drive. What should I do?

  There is no disc 3 of Windows XP Professional.  Windows XP (other Media Center if I remember well) was a CD.

  Please copy the message down verbatim - including the title bar - and who post here.

  You can move this pop-up window on the side and also do all the following - in the order given anything of it periodically, you're already doing...

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find.  Reboot when necessary.  (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  The less you have to run all the time, most things you want to run will perform:

  Use Autoruns to understand this all starts when your computer's / when you log in.  Look for whatever it is you do not know using Google (or ask here.)  You can hopefully figure out if there are things from when your computer does (or connect) you don't not need and then configure them (through their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method) so they do not - start using your resources without reason.

  You can download and use Process Explorer to see exactly what is taking your time processor/CPU and memory.  This can help you to identify applications that you might want to consider alternatives for and get rid of all together.

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can delete the uninstall of patches which has installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/index.html

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used.  Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

  Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

  While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need.  This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on the root of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update (you * NOT * use the aggressive version):
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing you pouvez wish to make:

  Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

  If you want, come back and let us know a bit more information on your system - particularly the brand / model of the system, you have - and maybe someone here can guide you to the place s x of law to this end.  This isn't 100% necessary - but I'd be willing to bet that you would gain some performance and features in making this part.

• After running PC Refresh on Windows 8 lost files

  * Original title: critical lost files after update PC on Windows 8 - not in the Windows.old folder, so what is the best way to get back them?

  Initially, I had a problem whenever my phone wanted to do an update. It takes 30 minutes for the update and then I would get an error saying updates could not be performed changes recovery. I called the helpline PC came with my computer. After a few here to get the update to work, they told me that they will have to perform a PC Refresh. I was told that I would not lose any of my personal files, photos, docs, etc... I did it. At first, it seemed everything was ok except when I went to access some files that belong to a photo software I use.

  I knew that my software 'Panstoria' would have been lost, but I wasn't expecting the files I have access through it to lose. When I reloaded Panstoria I couldn't find the files I acceding known for 'My leap' software, which file name is manifest.vaultx. This software allows me to label photos, file in categories, journal etc. Again, I didn't know all this has been a problem because the software States very clearly that all of your photos and other are not saved in the software but rather your documents... then I thought about updating PC would be ok... turns out NOT. I can't find "repository"My"in the documents. I have even returned to the folder Windows.old and they cannot find.

  My questions are these: what is the best way to try to recover the files? If I do a system restore which will bring back all the documents as they were before the update? A system restore would return all users that may have been changed as well?  I'm just sick to my stomach that I can't find the file because it is the last 20 years of pictures and videos of my family and if I can't get these back I lost all my memories :-(

  Hello

   
  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
   

  According to the description of the problem, I understand that, after the system update, you've lost critical files.

  I imagine how it could be frustrating when losing essential data from the computer.

   
  To better understand this issue, I would like to know the following information:
   
  1. What is the brand and model of the computer?
  2 do you have him comes preinstalled with Windows 8 computer or you have upgraded the Windows 8 of the older operating system such as Windows 7?
  3. you receive an error message when you try to access these files from the Panstoria software?
  4. where these files saved locally on the computer, as well as my safe?
  5 did you cooling system or the system restore?
   

  First of all, I would like to inform you that if you this execution of a cooling system, would not create a Windows.old folder.

  The Windows.Old folder is generated when you perform a customized Windows installation. The files that were used in the earlier version of Windows are stored in the Windows.Old folder.

   
  Perform the refresh of the system: Applications that you have installed Web sites and DVD is deleted. The applications provided with your PC and applications that you have installed in the Windows store will be resettled. Windows puts a list of apps removed on your desktop after you refresh your PC.
  Follow the article below to know what are the powerful effects of cooling system.
   
  Refer to: refresh your PC without your files
  You can refresh your PC without delete all of your personal files or change your settings.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-PC
   
  I suggest you look for missing files on your computer, by referring to the article below.

  Search for files in file Explorer
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/search-file-Explorer
  Note: You can search for files in file Explorer using the search box next to the address bar in top right. (Note that my computer has been renamed to this PC in the file Explorer in Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1).

  If you are unable to recover the missing files, I suggest you check once in the trash.

  If you are able to find the files in the trash, I suggest you to restore files from the Recycle Bin.
  My safe also stores the image files.
  Refer to WHAT PEOPLE ON MY safe STORE:
  http://www.myvaultstorage.com/what-is-my-Vault.php
   
  If you are not able to find the files that you have lost the computer I suggest you to contact my Vault to recover lost files.
  My contact Vault
  http://www.myvaultstorage.com/contact-us.php
   
  Hope this information helps, please respond with the requested information and the status of the issue.

• System Restore (with backup) for Windows XP how to restore the files from here?

  I saw the other posts for this but they have not answered the question. When I look in the C drive, and open the folder backup (backup C:\My--01/12/23 1134 AM), my photos, videos and documents are not available or are invisisble. When I tried to make hidden files visible, all my desktop icons and all the Start Menu program buttons disappear. I can see the files when I search with a software such as jdiskreport - 1.4.0, but I'm unable to move with this program. When I tried to move them with jdisk... they is locked in the tree of files of jdiskreport. Whenever these trees of missing or file icons has locked, I had to restore to the good previous restore point. In my view, the full restoration of the system (with backup) fails and should be avoided at all costs.

  So, if someone knows a way to access these files, I would appreciate the help of course. And please, no answers don't like "cannot not you just copy and paste?" because it is not currently a solution until the files are visible without erasing my desktop and the Start Menu.

  Hello

  Select the advanced restore options to restore the files. See the steps in the following article.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/restore_overview.mspx?mfr=true

• How to restore deleted files from Windows Media Player

  Hi, I decided to use Windows Media Player as a software for my Samsung s3 mp3 player.

  He acknowledged the mp3 player, so I've seen a few pictures, the mp3 player has (thanks to Windows Media Player), but I accidentally deleted.

  Now they are gone, and I can not find them...

  How can we get them?

  Hello Compdumb,

  Thank you for visiting the website of Microsoft Windows Vista Community.

  Regarding your question, I found an article that should answer your question.

  How to restore deleted files from Windows Media Player

  Let us know if these steps solve your problem.  I hope the information is useful.

  Kind regards

  Anthony
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Cannot get permission to access some files restored from a windows vista backup

  Hello. I just installed windows 7 on a new hard drive. I bought the upgrade to windows 7 Home premium and I had to install vista on the new hard drive first then windows 7.

  I have all my files backed up on an external hard drive and I used windows vista backup and restore to do.

  I have now restored my files on my new hard drive using windows 7 backup and restore.

  I see all my files and folders, but the thumbnails are missing and when I try to actually open a file, a message informs you that I don't have permission to access.

  I tried to click with the right button on the files and changing the security, property, sharing and options, all to nothing does not.

  I tried a few ways to restore my files too, but nothing works.

  If I save a newly downloaded or created file (for example, a photo that I found on the internet) in the same folders, there is no problem and I can access, so the problem isn't that I don't have access to the records.

  Another weird thing is that I can access some of the restored files, but no more than them. I can't think what it is on those I can access that should make them different from those that I can't.

  So far it does not my simple PC! Can anyone help please?

  I should add that I am the ONLY user of this computer, and it is not on a network. Previously, it was the same when I am running windows vista. This is why I'm the only person who should be able to access the files.

  Same problem here after restoring a file backup of Windows Vista to a new installation of Windows 7. This solution worked for me: go to the command prompt, change the drive or a directory, you have problems with and type this:

  ICACLS * / reset/t

  Edit: You need to start the command prompt as an administrator to do. Find it in the start menu, then right click and choose 'run as administrator '. Then use the command as shown above.

• Cannot save files Windows 7, sharing violation excel 2007 - have lost many hours of work that it corrupts the file, after it tried so-called recovered-the same file on the machine xp without problem.

  Cannot save files Windows 7, sharing violation excel 2007 - have lost many hours of work it corrupts files after he supposedly has found and tried the same (copied) files on the machine xp without problem. Also sometimes on the stand alone machine without network and excel files generated on this machine. Any thoughts?

  If you use Internet Security of Trend Micro with Windows 7, this combination is probably what is causing the problem.

  To fix this, open the main Trend Micro Internet Security (or similar). Open the Virus & Spyware controls. Choose the Protection against viruses & Spyware; Click settings, then advanced settings. Uncheck the box next to 'save files before you try to remove the virus '.

  This solved my save all problems in Excel 2007 and Word 2007.

• restore the files backed up on windows 7 created from windows xp

  I want to restore my backup files that I created from windows xp using windows backup utility to windows 7.

  I tried to use the backup and Restore Center, but it can not recognize the backup files.

  What should I do?

  FYI, I'm using windows xp in my office and windows 7 in my house and all the days after that I worked in my office within the working time, I transfer these files from my desktop pc to my home to continue my work pc.

  Thank you

  See http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/restore-bkf-file-ntbackup-windows-7-vista/

  Microsoft has promised a utility but failed to deliver.

• The bkf files: How can I now open the file and restore my files under windows 7?

  I did a backup on my old computer using the backup program that is under system tools in windows xp. How can I now open the file and restore my files under windows 7?

  See the Description of the Windows NT backup utility restore utility for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

• NTBackup for xp machine backup. How to restore these files on my new HP Windows 7 computer.

  NTBackup does not load on my Windows 7 machine so I'm sunk as much as to recover my backup files in xp?

  Thank you

  Don

  It is not officially supported, but this Web page can help you:

  http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/restore-bkf-file-Ntbackup-Windows-7-Vista/

  If it was useful, you can vote by clicking on the green triangle. If it solves the problem, click on propose as answer. Thank you!