I have no viruses, suspicious files or anything unusual. I don't have a backup and I am pretty sure looking at other forums on the internet that this is Windows' problem.
Folder turned into .file
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Today, I put my memory stick with lots of videos for which I was making a film out of into my laptop. It said that I should Scan and Fix it so I did that.
Then, the folder with all the videos suddenly became a file format which is 4KB. It said all lost files would be put in a found folder (which doesn't exist on the USB or Laptop). The USB however still has lost no space so the 1 - 2 GB of Videos according to properties is still on their. I really would like the videos back, is there anyway of reversing this and also why has Windows done this?
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Anonymous
2013-11-28T19:57:11+00:00 -
Anonymous
2013-11-28T18:46:14+00:00 Miles
Windows didnt do this you did, Are there any files with names you dont recognize like chkdsk.001 etc?
Do you have a back up we can help you restore?