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canetoad

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5. This is not a proper solution

Reply to mysteryowl (Original post)

Sun Nov 20, 2022, 08:44 PM

Nov 2022

But may help to recover some files quickly and may provide a clue to what's going on.

Download Unlocker. https://unlocker.en.softonic.com/
It's a great little free tool that I've used for years. Once installed it will show in the right click context menu. Select a locked file, click Unlocker in the context menu and see what happens.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] mysteryowl Nov 2022 OP

If the files were removed from the computer ItsjustMe Nov 2022 #1

Okay, but I think I need to bring my computer in. mysteryowl Nov 2022 #2

You won't make it worse ItsjustMe Nov 2022 #3

More info please 4dog Nov 2022 #4

More info is on my first thread mysteryowl Nov 2022 #6

Ok, I'm beginning to get the picture 4dog Nov 2022 #7

This is not a proper solution canetoad Nov 2022 #5