shows the preview image on folder but there is no pictures

I can see the thumbnails of photo on the preview of the file in my pictures, but the folder is empty when opened.  I could see the pictures at some point, when they were transferred from the camera, but now, the folder is empty.  The files are not hidden or protected.  I need urgent these photos.  Help!

I am running Windows xp professional SP2.

Hmmmmm... There is a certain mystery...

Is it possible that the photos were accidentally
moved to another folder? Perhaps a search of your hard drive
drive for .jpg is worth a try.

(308895) how to search for files and folders in Windows XP
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308895

There are programs of software designed to recover the
deleted files. The following freeware is an example...
a Google search will find more.

(FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
Restore point before installing software or updates)

Recuva downloads (versions)
http://www.Piriform.com/Recuva/builds

Best bet would be a Portable version on a memory
card or a Flash drive. (reduces the risk of crushing
deleted files)

Introduction of Recuva (tutorials)
http://www.Piriform.com/docs/Recuva/introducing-Recuva

Recuva - indicating what to look for
http://www.Piriform.com/docs/Recuva/using-Recuva/advanced-mode/specifying-what-to-search-for

The following article can be also worth a visit:

How to recover files deleted with free software
http://Lifehacker.com/393084/how-to-recover-deleted-files-with-free-software

Good luck.

Tags: Windows

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