If you deleted the partition then the files are gone. I wasn't aware the an
upgrade from Win98 to XP required recreating or reformatting the partition.
Pretty sure that's optional. Whatever, they are gone. I doubt even decent
software recovery apps would help, but if you really need those files it
might be worth the effort. I find RTT products to be the best.
http://www.r-studio.com/

The thing to do when files are lost is to quit using the machine. Best to
install the hard drive to another machine where the data recovery software
is installed.

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Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Piwowar" wrote in message
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When I upgraded I had to delete the original partition. I did a search on
all
files including hidden ones and nothing came up.

"Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

You can't find *any* of your old files? Have you used Search to see if
they
aren't hidden somewhere? Did you delete or reformat any partitions during
the upgrade?

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Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com