thank you so much for the quick response. I've tried downloading get data back software but it did not work . I was able to search by limewire virtual lab recovery sample edition and it can work but can only accomodate 1mb. and I got 200 gigabytes in there. I'm now trying another file recovery and I am still recovering files. Man, at this now for over 24 hours....... okey, i'ved learnt my lesson... SHOULD HAVE MADE BACK UP !!!!!