This was posted on my other blog Pentimento, but the topic and solution are vitally important to everyone, including genealogists. I really thought I had lost my picture files for good, but I was able to get them all back intact.
How I Recovered Deleted Files After Emptying The Recycle Bin
There are a lot of free file recovery software scattered in the internet, Carol. Keep in mind though that not all of your recovered files may work once recovered. But of course, it’s worth the try.