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Dinah K

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I looked but couldn't find this issue elsewhere. I noticed that when I opened my files, there were extra MY DOCUMENTS folders. Other people who used this computer apparently messed around and copied MY DOCUMENTS folders. I tried to remedy the mess, but did so when I was tired, and seem to have made matters worse. Now, when I go to the Start Menu> Documents the documents are not there.

I am at a loss as to how to fix this. Can anyone help?

Thanks,
Dinah K
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Compaq Presario C700 Notebook PC
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Dual CPU
    Memory
    2 GB
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway P7805u FX
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo T9600 2.80GHz 1066MHz FSB
    Motherboard
    Intel PM45
    Memory
    8GB 1066MHz DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS 1GB DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 17" WUXGA TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1920x 1200
    Hard Drives
    WD 2x500GB
    Case
    notebook
    Other Info
    BT/BD
Thank you, Martee! I will take your advice.

I did that, but when I click on the round Windows icon and open the start menu, and then click on Documents, it still says (Empty). Do you have any ideas about what I can do next? It may be a simple solution, but I am not very swift when it comes to the details about Vista.

Dinah K
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Compaq Presario C700 Notebook PC
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Dual CPU
    Memory
    2 GB
Dinah,

Sorry to hear the Documents are still missing. :( Let's try another option.
Well, I think you will have to restore Vista using Restore Center. To do this, click Start in the Start Search write backup and restore, then select Backup And Restore Center. Click Repair Windows Using System Restore, in the System Restore window select "Choose a different restore point" and click Next. Try to select the restore point (the date) before your friends messed up your computer. Then confirm the restore point and click finish.

Your computer will reboot and step back in time. I think, this will help.

cheers...
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway P7805u FX
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo T9600 2.80GHz 1066MHz FSB
    Motherboard
    Intel PM45
    Memory
    8GB 1066MHz DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS 1GB DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 17" WUXGA TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1920x 1200
    Hard Drives
    WD 2x500GB
    Case
    notebook
    Other Info
    BT/BD
Hi Martee,

Sorry for the delay in replying. I actually think that with all the problems going on with my computer, I'm going to do a complete system recovery. It is something I don't do unless I really feel I need to. I also have the issue of a completely unfindable root folder. I believe someone has used cmd to write a script to hide it. So, as odd as that might sound, I will post a question to that effect with details on Vista forums, and if I cannot remedy the problem, I will do the system recovery.

Thanks again.
Dinah
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Compaq Presario C700 Notebook PC
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Dual CPU
    Memory
    2 GB
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