If it is Windows 7 you are running, try this :
1. Start your computer in Safe Mode ( press F8 key when you turn it on until you get a screen with options )
2. Choose System Recovery
3. You now get a screen with 5 options. Choose System Restore.
If your Windows Machine boots up normally and you can reach your Windows Desktop, follow the steps below to restore your computer.
* Type System Restore in Windows Start Menu or go to Control Panel > Action Center > Restore your computer to an earlier time
* Click to launch.
* The System restore windows will display list of restore points which was already created by the computer itself or if you have done it before.
On Vista, type Restore into the Start Search box. If that doesn't work, type rstrui
Thank you so very much!
I ran this and got back Accessories as normal under All Programs, and your suggestion lead me right into the Restore Application!!
I also got back some of the folders that has disappeared on my Desktop. OS is Vista and it repaired my e-mail sending that threw all of them into the Outbox repeatedly and not send them out. Again a very BIG thanks to a true FRiend helping out a fellow FReeper, VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!