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    Vista Desktop, urgent!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by SmoothTofu, Jan 9, 2008.

  1. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    So I was in safe mode command prompt fiddling with options, and I typed in the command "move C:\Users\(Me)\Desktop". I was going to specify the path afterwards, but I accidentaly hit the enter button, and it said "1 dir(s) moved"!! I did not specify where to move it, and it just disappeared from the original location! I've looked everywhere but can't find the directory anymore! Help please!!
     
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Have there been any ill side effects? If so:

    -Check in C:\Users\(You)\Desktop or at least see if it's there? I'm curious.
    -Try System Restore
    -Create a new account
    -Search for folders named 'Desktop'
     
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  3. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Ok, thankfully I made a restore point earlier so I reverted back. But the scary thing was that it disappeared into oblivion, I tried searching and came up with nothing and the desktop folder was empty.
     
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Disturbing...

    Well, that's what System Restore is for. :D
     
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    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    I think that the way you wrote it, it means (or is interpereted as):

    move "nothing" into C:\Users\(Me)\Desktop,

    since only destination is obligatory. But why it dissapeared? Hm.

    I wonder what some undelete program would give you.

    Ivan
     
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  6. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Actually, it interprets that to mean move it to the CURRENT directory!! Destination is NOT obligatory. I just ran a test to be sure I still remembered my MS-DOS commands. ...big ol' grin...

    To the OP, what directory was current when you executed the command? Look in THAT directory. You will find your files there.

    Gary
     
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  7. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Thankkkk you! +Rep :)
     
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