I lost all of my media files after a re-install

[TechHead87]

P3 700mhz
30gig Maxtor HD
256mb RAM
Asus mobo (not sure which model)

I had to do an impromptu re-install this past weekend after my system started freezing horribly. After the re-install, I noticed that ALL of my music/picture files were missing except for 1 or 2 different mpeg files....but my disc space is still reading the same as before the re-install. All of the program files are there, but most of them wont boot due to missing .dll files. What gives? I was stupid enough to NOT have a backup...so am I totally screwed or what?

 

[Rottie]

what OS are you using? Are you using Fat32 or NTFS?

 

[TechHead87]

Originally posted by: Rottie
what OS are you using? Are you using Fat32 or NTFS?

WinXP Pro

NTFS, to answer your 2nd question (I always forget to post the obvious specs!)

 

[FlyingPenguin]

Have you done a scandisk on the drive?

Maybe they somehow had the hidden attiribute set on the files? Try setting Explorer to let you see hidden files.

 

[Rottie]

you might want to read "If you use NTFS Encryption, read this" on the Operation System forum.
Once you re-install Win XP it will think you are the different owner and you are able to see the files but it will not let you access it - "Access Denied"...