Solved Help! Folder disappeared!

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Jackmon

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Hi - This is my first post - I am pretty much a novice regarding computers. I use one but I don't really understand a lot of what goes on.

My Specs on an IQON, running Windows Vista Home Premium.
Intel(R)Core(TM)2 CPU 4300 @ 1.80 GHz
2.00 GB RAM
Intel (R) 82945 Express Chipset Family

I just tried to rename one of my Download folders (I seem to have 2)
I did get a warning message that some info might be damaged if I proceeded - I proceeded!
Suddenly all the folders in Download disappeared.
Is it possible to retrieve them or are they lost forever?

I hope you can help, please. Any info will be greatly appreciated - even if it is bad news!

Many thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Hi richc46 - Thanks very much for the prompt reply. Before I go any further, you mentioned the operating system. What I had just done prior to trying to rename the Downloads folder was: I went into the Program files - cut an item & pasted it into the Downloads folder. Then I tried to rename the Folder 'Downloads 1'. Then all contents disappeared.

Does this help you in any way?
 

My Computer

System One

Go with the System Restore.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Hi again - Well I followed your good advice, step by step, and the computer tells me:

X No restore points have been created on your computer's system disk. To create a restore point ... etc.

I did see though, earlier on today somewhere (?) when I was clicking that I had made a restore point on 25/07/12. So now I am totally confused!

Sorry to be a niusance - can I try anything else?
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Hi richc64 - Good news! Found a further option in your video: right clicked on the open (empty) Downloads folder/clicked 'Location' tag on drop down box which miraculously took me to the contents which I feared had been lost/copied each file back into Downloads folder so kind of back to normal - thanks to your very welcome advice.
I musn't ignore warning boxes in future!!! Many thanks for your excellent help.
 

My Computer

System One

Glad that you got your problem sorted. Come back anytime to learn or just have fun.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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