Write down the full path to reach your photo folder from C: (i.e. C:/applications and settings/yourname/yourdocs/yourpictures)
then
click Start/Run
Type 'cmd' then OK
You get a DOS black box saying C:/documents and settings/username
type CD.. (CD+two dots) then ENTER to move back up the folder tree. Repeat until the prompt is a blinking C:
Then make your way to your photo folder by typing CD foldername ENTER, one folder at time, using your written down path. For example:
CD mydocuments takes you to a blinking C: mydocuments
from CD mydocuments type CD myphotos
and so on until the blinking C: is followed by the exact path you noted down earlier. You are in your pics folder.
type DIR then ENTER to ensure that you are there - you'll see the pics listed
now then
type chkdsk /f /v /r then press ENTER.
Let it work. Once it's done and it's back to the blinking prompt, type EXIT, then go back and see if your files have been recovered. They normally are.
Good luck.
Last edited by KillingTime; 22nd Feb 2009 at 14:12.