10.4.6 Update Moved or Deleted Files. HELP

I did the update and restarted my computer. When it came back on all the files and links on my desktop were gone and the link with the house was almost empty. I still have most pics, music, and docs but those few things are really bothering me.
I have had my eMac G4 for about a year. I know I am new but any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks a lot.

Hi,
my suggestion would be to run a search for files that have been 'created or modified' since you did tyhe update, your computer may have move the files inadvertantly, but i've never heard of the system 'deleting' files entirely like this...
regards,
Pete.

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