the files are already gone

It seems that all my files were deleted and there is only one difference, that I remember happened previously. My computer is slow and a message box pops up asking me if I wanted to move to vista basic I did. This could be the key to my problem and if so how can I solve this problem?

Thanks if you can help me.

Sophie. :|

Do not provide more information.

The EXACT details are necessary to help you.

If you reinstalled Vista, you have major problems with your files.

Read this:

If you have an installation clean back to factory settings, you normally wiped your hard drive clean during the process.

You can try this program:

http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/Recuva.html

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Find a windows.old folder, because we don't know exactly how you have installed.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932912

How to recover files from an earlier version of Windows in Windows Vista

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If none of the above solves your problem, try data recovery companies.

Be warned: they are $$$

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Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

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