Need to retrieve Program Files (x86) after system restore.

Esper

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Hello. I'm in quite a conundrum. After my computer started acting screwy, the OS asked if I'd like to restore my computer to a previous state. It said I would lose my apps but keep my personal files. I went along with it, thus making a huge mistake.

I had many many project files saved in my Program Files (x86) folder that I didn't think I'd lose, but now I can't find them. I discovered Windows.old but it doesn't contain any Program Files folders.

Is there any possible way to get those files back? They're very precious.

Thank you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Have you checked the users folder instead ? Data files used by applications (mainly settings) shouldn't be saved in program files but in Users/Username/Appdata, you personal files should be in Users/Username/.
You can also try a search from the windows.old folder (maybe the extension you used like *.xls).

If that fails, I doubt you'll be able to recover anything any other way, sorry.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 (x64)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
I'm sure they were in Program Files (x86). I've manually accessed them through those directories multiple times.
I also just did an entire system search for those files and they weren't found. -_-

Thanks anyway.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Project files for what application? Also, Search doesn't look in all folders. Perhaps try a different program. Give Everything search a try. I find it invaluable when looking for files (not data in files though).

You could also try Recuva, see what it finds.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
Undo System restore may also help !
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64 With Media Center/Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x86 >>Dual Boot<<
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS K54L
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual Core CPU B950 @ 2.10GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    2GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio ALC269 With Sonic Master
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    320 GB Seagate
    Browser
    Google Chrome Latest
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender (Default Win 8)
I'd like to thank everyone for their replies. Here's an update.

I've used recuva and a program that searches the entire computer, both have not found the files I'm looking for. For clarification, they are project files for FL Studio 10.

With ShadowExplorer, I was able to see (some of) the files I was looking for, though when I export them, they seem to be corrupt. I guess now knowing they're corrupt, there's nothing I can do, eh?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
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