URGENT computer help needed!

[Hellow]

Actually, don't even start the computer. Leave it off.

There are no sure-fire ways of recovering lost data - it all depends upon how much the hard drive has been used, and how good the recoverer is.

There are programs out there that can help you, and there are also professional data recovery specialists. Pick one or the other, I can suggest for both.

[Marigold2]

I will try and help by fowarding this to my son who is an IT.
Just called him and he is on duty with the Navy till tonight. When I hear back I will let you know. Good luck.

[Alysser]

Actually, don't even start the computer. Leave it off.

There are no sure-fire ways of recovering lost data - it all depends upon how much the hard drive has been used, and how good the recoverer is.

There are programs out there that can help you, and there are also professional data recovery specialists. Pick one or the other, I can suggest for both.

Programs, preferably freeware.

Thank you guys, and Thank you Marigold for forwarding this to your son. I appreciate all the help. My dad should be getting home soon. I've restarted the paper, but hopefully I can get that one back as it was better.