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Recover Missing Files Yvonne asked the Answer Line forum for help recovering missing files; here's my advice. - Contributing Editor Lincoln Spector More Answer Line Q&A What Size Flash Drive? Zdrew wants to know how large a flash drive must be for maintenance programs The Computer Maintenance Flash Drive Andy Ludlum asked me to recommend portable diagnostic programs to keep on a flash drive. Windows 7's Built-in Backup Robert wants to know if Windows 7s built-in backup program is worth using Get More Windows Tips Fix the Windows Clock So It Syncs Properly Increase Windows Media Center's Live TV Pause Buffer Wrangle Your Desktop: Hide Icons, Beef Up Previews Recover Missing Files Hide Your Desktop Icons Should I Create a Program Partition? Answer Line With Lincoln Spector Browse Answer Line Read the latest updates in Lincoln Spector's blog. Visit the Answer Line forum on PCWorld.com Discuss hot topics and get your computing questions answered. 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