How can I retrive my desktop icons again?
By kameenoolann •
I have been using Dell 4230 Inspiron Laptop for two years since bought. I have never faced any problems so far. But 3 days before, I switched on my laptop and socked to see no desktop window is displayed. It did not ask username also. However one new window is coming only two icons namely "my computer" and "my documents". The display shows the font size a little bit bigger. I tried in many ways to restore it but could not. But some files exit. All video clips files gone.When asked, someone say it should not be retrieved. Somebody say it should be retrieved. Can you please help and suggest me how to restore my lost desktop items ?
YOu can try data recovery software but the problem with them are most of them are paid version. I use get data back , which works amazing good although it take time sometimes even a day , You can also try recova which is free program btw.
Yes, Check your C:\Users if the old username is still there. If yes, somebody created a new user w/o password if not, then somebody formatted/re-installed your OS and you will not be able to recover your data.
AS you just said that you did not have to enter a user name to enter your computer that means another user was created in you windows. you can retrieve the icons of your desktop bu going to c:/user/(old user name) and u will find all our data there. (I hope it helps.)
Did you try by right-clicking the computer desktop and selecting View > Show Desktop Icons
Which OS are you using? Did you try opening your Windows Explorer to see those files are still available?