profile deleted, how do I restore it?

[Guest what now]

There were 2 unknown profiles on my computer (XP SP2) and when one of them

was accidentally deleted all of the information on my real/ recognised

profile disappeared (my documents, favourites etc). Much like the current

profile had been reset. I don't seem able to find the deleted files or

outlook.pst anywhere on the laptop.

 

How do I retrieve the deleted profile (unknown user)?

 

Will a system restore help?

[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Re: profile deleted, how do I restore it?

 

 

"what now" <what now@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:9C808504-EA6B-4ED1-A347-1414625307A6@microsoft.com...

> There were 2 unknown profiles on my computer (XP SP2) and when one of them

> was accidentally deleted all of the information on my real/ recognised

> profile disappeared (my documents, favourites etc). Much like the current

> profile had been reset. I don't seem able to find the deleted files or

> outlook.pst anywhere on the laptop.

>

> How do I retrieve the deleted profile (unknown user)?

>

> Will a system restore help?

>

 

Sorry, a System Restore won't help. You may be able to retrieve your

..pst file by using one of the many undelete tools available - have a look

on Google. This might be a good time to review your backup policy. If

you keep important files on your PC then you must back them up

regularly, e.g. weekly. A 2.5" disk in an external USB case would be

a low-cost but highly effective backup medium.