Files Disappearing From Hard Drive

[Smithson]

I got into work today to discuss at least two files had disappeared from a hard drive. They weren't on my computer, it was another connected on a network.

Right now I'm backing up all files. Does anyone have an idea as to the cause?

[meadish_sweetball]

Just off the bat:

Somebody has moved or erased them, or the access rights have been changed.

[PhilHarries]

I'm not a computer whizz but I'd guess you have aquired a virus.

Try running a check for virus and/or spyware.

[percy2]

I'm not a computer whizz but I'd guess you have aquired a virus.

Try running a check for virus and/or spyware.

Is that the equivalent of " I'm not a gynaecologist but I'll take a look"

Cheers

[meadish_sweetball]

A virus is of course a possibility, but human error or hacking seem more likely. Either way, scanning for viruses and malware surely wont hurt.

[A_Traveller]

File types. e.g doc, xls? OS? Are you an admin on the network or 'just' a user?

Regards

[Smithson]

File types. e.g doc, xls? OS? Are you an admin on the network or 'just' a user?

Regards

They are word docs, it's a small network connecting 3 computers and the files can't be found on either. Human error is a possibility, so is a virus.

I'll do a scan.

Thanks everyone!

[PhilHarries]

I'm not a computer whizz but I'd guess you have aquired a virus.

Try running a check for virus and/or spyware.

Is that the equivalent of " I'm not a gynaecologist but I'll take a look"

Cheers

I'll have to remember that one.