crash using windows xp and now need to find old files and documents from date prior to crash, bu restore won't let me go that far back? how can i solve this problem?jimbo111

I may be off base here >.>... But I would think a tool such as Recuva would be an option. Goggle it, you'll find it. Young and learning...Have mercy - ChaosIf this post resolves your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" buttons. This helps other users with similar problems find the answer faster.