My Files Are Gone

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I installed XP Upgrade from 98 SE. I had a bunch of files in a folder on my desktop in 98 SE. After installing XP, those files are gone 'cept the folders are still there. Is this some sick joke or am I going to have to cry miserably forever because 5 years of what I have been working on got deleted when installing? My friend says they could be "hidden" but they aren't. I took off the "Hidden Files and Folders". Please someone... tell me good news.
 
Firstly
Use the search function to look for the documents. Use the advanced search
option where you are looking for some data/text that is contained within
the document.
Secondly
Always back-up data before doing a system re-build or upgrade.

Rodan2000 said:
I installed XP Upgrade from 98 SE. I had a bunch of files in a folder on
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my desktop in 98 SE. After installing XP, those files are gone 'cept the
folders are still there. Is this some sick joke or am I going to have to cry
miserably forever because 5 years of what I have been working on got deleted
when installing? My friend says they could be "hidden" but they aren't. I
took off the "Hidden Files and Folders". Please someone... tell me good
news.
 
Mail Folders, Address Book, and E-mail Messages Are Missing
After You Upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313055

Data or Program Settings Are Missing After You Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313362&Product=winxp

Your Desktop Icons Are Missing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330170&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I installed XP Upgrade from 98 SE. I had a bunch of files in a folder on my desktop in 98 SE. After
installing XP, those files are gone 'cept the folders are still there. Is this some sick joke or am I going to
have to cry miserably forever because 5 years of what I have been working on got deleted when installing? My
friend says they could be "hidden" but they aren't. I took off the "Hidden Files and Folders". Please
someone... tell me good news.
 
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