PLEASE PLEASE HELP lost files after system recovery

Hello Everyone,
I did a system recovery, using a backup from last year. However, I lost all saved files since that last backup, including some VERY IMPORTANT family pictures. Is there anything that I can do to get those files back? Please help me guys, I am so torn right now and it's tearing me apart. Thank you so much for any help.

Hi,
I have to agree with "lead_org", as the restore process might have left some "unrestored", but in the same time hidden part. So really in this situation, please try to use some "restore" tool, that will enable you to view "deleted" files.
Not really good news, I do understand it.
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Had to do an HP System Recovery (F11 during POST). Chose to do a partial system backup (creates *.zip files) to an external HDD and followed instructions. After recovery, cannot restore.
This seems to be a widespread problem when trawling the WWW.
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AlphaBeta wrote: HP Pavillion D4990y Vista Ultimate X86 at SP2 Had to do an HP System Recovery (F11 during POST). Chose to do a partial system backup (creates *.zip files) to an external HDD and followed instructions. After recovery, cannot restore. This seems to be a widespread problem when trawling the WWW. What's the trick, here? I can get the User files back, but I surely would like to restore the software and other programs added after purchase.
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# in archive destination and clean them up.
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