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Hi there,

I have problem with my HDD. Suddenly some data is just missing. The capacity is 482 GB and the free space is 197 GB. I dont know why but when I tried to open some folders (which had some videos in them), they couldn't be opened.

Nothing seems to work, when I saw the properties it stated 0 bytes but when I tried to search it, no files are found.

How can I fix it? Is the data is completely lost? Thank you in advance.

FIDELIS
2012-12-06 14:03:59
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Hello, the more common cause for this is a virus. Have you run complete scan on your computer lateLy? It could also be that your disk is in the way out.....
prasad kondaveti
2012-12-04 14:37:31
may be your pc infected with virus (or) problem in your hard disk. just run COMBOFIX once.
Abba Jee
2012-11-26 18:42:21
if you cant open folder and its size show you 0 byte , more chances its security policy is changed you might need to check its security tab when you right click on that folder there you need to see if you( user ) is permitted to access that folder
Qin Tang
2012-11-19 06:05:30
Well, that's so sad. As for your case now, you can use some recovery software to try to find your files back. Some software like Recuva, Power data recovery are great. You may have a try. Good Luck!
Remington Ostrout
2012-11-16 14:28:27
Could you have a virus? Try running some anti-virus software and maybe something will come up. Best of luck to you!
Jim Chambers
2012-11-13 18:55:14
Maybe they were hidden. In windows explorer select Organize/Folder and search options/View tab/Show hidden files, folders and drives.
Dimal Chandrasiri
2012-11-13 18:54:53
I think you've got a malware or a virus in ur computer! get a software to scan it and see!
Pwince Khan
2012-11-13 16:27:15
virus maybe?
susendeep dutta
2012-11-13 12:11:11
It might be the case that the partition that contained the data is having bad blocks.Use live CD of any Linux distro you prefer to live boot to see whether you can explore the file contents of the drive.Easeus data recovery wizard tool has the ability to recover files from the partition whose data is invisible -http://www.easeus.com/datarecoverywizard/free-data-recovery-software.htmNote :- The free version only recovers 1 GB of data.You could also try Paragon's solution too -[Broken Link Removed]
Douglas Mutay
2012-11-13 09:01:49
Check for virus or try open the HDD in another OS
Nikhil Chandak
2012-11-13 08:39:38
they may be having virus ...or use Advance System Care In Advance System Care ( version 5 ) go to toolbox , and then select the disk explorer & then explore ur drive , it will find all the files and folders present in the drive . This may help u out ..Many a times , I have seen these types of question in MUO answers and I suggest to use Advance System Care . This has also happen with me , but I use this software to find all the files present in a drive ....
maria
2012-11-13 06:24:55
search the files by their names. maybe you can find them :)
Brandon Clark
2012-11-13 03:19:48
Check your recycle bin? or other folders in case you mistakenly moved them.
Aniket Singh
2012-11-13 02:55:10
simply re-store it at a point where it was working good................
dhanunjayarao chunduri
2012-11-13 01:56:32
first of all scan your HDD for viruses with latest antivirus then search for the files.
2012-11-13 01:52:48
Do you have permissions to access those folders and the files they contain? Did someone else take ownership and change permissions?
ha14
2012-11-12 23:16:39
did you tried to use windows restore point to revert to the date where you could access data.
2012-11-12 23:16:11
most likely its gonepossibilities1. corrupted section on HDDrun this: http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&name=seatools-win&vgnextoid=552bd20cacdec010VgnVCM100000dd04090aRCRDshould check for bad sections2. virus mucked with youuse antivirus3. error with your HDD's addresseschkdsk might fix. instructions: [Broken Link Removed]