Yes, there is a way to recover 'deleted' files. If you have a techy friend that would be the best way. However, a tech would have the software to retrieve the lost files.

I just wonder why your laptop went into Restore when you turned it on? That is really unusual.

Also, just a thought - Restore also means that the computer is restored to an earlier point in time, without harming files.

Do a Search, and type in the title or part of the title of your document. Search "computer". Maybe everything just got sent somewhere else in the computer.

I don't have to tell you to back up important documents...I know you are totally kicking yourself.