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cant believe I deleted them

15 years ago

I can't believe it I was doing something in my email the other day, came across some pictures in a folder and hit delete. Some how and don't ask me how I deleted a bunch of folders. Recipes, misc information, accounts information. Oh I am kicking myself over and over.

DH did a restore and I don't know if he didn't do it right or what but they didn't come back.

I hate Windows Live Mail. I hated it last April when we bought this new computer, I've gotten used to it I think?? But still hate it!

I am not sure what all even got deleted I am sure a lot more than my recipes. But I had years of recipes in a folder!

Urgh.

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soxxxx
15 years ago
I somehow lost all of my pictures, but the folders remain.

Mysteriously one day there were 2 icons for pictures on the screen instead of the ususal 1. I just deleted one of them. The next time that I opened pictures none were there. I did restore twice but nothing helped. I have not contacted a pro yet. I am so technically challenged.
glenda_al
15 years ago
I can just feel that knot in your stomach.

Happened to me before :o(
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15 years ago
Sorry to hear about that. If you don't like windows live mail use yahoo or aol, they are both free.
oldgardener_2009
15 years ago
Did you also delete them from your "Deleted" folder? If not, they should be in there.
User
15 years ago
Did you check your recycle bin? If you delete stuff, it goes there first. It only goes for good when you empty the recycle bin.

Unless it's email. Check your deleted items folder.

Another reason why you need to remember to BACK IT ALL UP all the time. Buy an external hard drive. Put everything on it. My computer has nothing on it, except my programs that I own discs for and can reload.
cynic
15 years ago
I don't like most Microsoft programs, but that's another thread.

When you delete mail, it's not necessarily gone. Much depends on what you're willing to do to recover it. There's programs to assist like Recuva, and others. When you delete email, it's not actually erased - it is only the file entry that's removed.

I presume you didn't have a backup?

And with anything pre-Windows 7, a system restore will not recover files. All system restore is on the older versions is a glorified registry backup, and frankly not very good at that either.
socks
15 years ago
That's so upsetting. Sorry.
jemdandy
15 years ago
A Windows "Restore" was not the proper thing to do in this case. Most email utilities have a "trash" bin in which deleted messages fall into. These messages are not gone until the trash has been dumped. To retrieve a trashed messsage, move to the trash bin, highlight the desired message and then click on "file" (Not the file betton in the upper left of the frame) or "move" button. A drop down menu appears asking which folder you do you wish to move the messages to?
bigack
15 years ago
I understand. Recently lost a ton of pics, tried recuva, but no luck, they,re out there somewhere. It,s upsetting.
susanjf_gw
15 years ago
is there anything we can can help with via recipes?

i'd be sick over the photos...that's why i use snapfish...with my first digital camera they're all on disks...(good luck on me ever down-loading those, sigh)
nodakgal
Original Author
15 years ago
Deleted items was deleted also.
I don't think the email going into the recycle bin.
cynic
15 years ago
Windows Live Mail does not use the recycle bin. It has its own trash area. However as said they may be recoverable.

If it's a big thing, you might want to look for someone with some experience in recovering data. The longer you go, the more difficult it will be to recover using basic methods and accordingly the price will skyrocket.
nycefarm_gw
15 years ago
If you fowarded anything, you might have a copy in the Sent files...
yayagal
15 years ago
I've never tried this site but the techs say it works.

http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
as mentioned I often recommend Recuva however you may want to look at this free option it may work.
FreeUndelete
joyfulguy
15 years ago
Can computers get Alzheimer's?

Doubtful, I suppose - they usually don't get old enough for that before they're trashed.

o j

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