“Don’t worry, I copied the database before deleting all the photos”
Database?
“Yeah. Thumbs.db”
...oh
Update 2:
It was just a HDD. No files permanently lost (hooray!) Also he was still using Windows 7 and an expired Norton AV 😓
Not touching that mess. Starting fresh after a backup and wipe
@succfemboi Luckily this is my roommate so I don’t need to do this every day (also, it’s free work)
I have a solution to all those types clients: Happily do the task while adding to the hours billed on the invoice. Also why contracts are really, really, really (did I mention “really”) important
@cypnk Compressed for efficiency!
@cypnk I felt it and I didn't like this.
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Update:
He’s going to unplug the computer and just wait for me to come over
Best case: It’s in the recycle bin
Worst case: I do a file recovery
Worst’st case: It’s an SSD and I’m going to be signing “Killing me softly” by The Fugees while doing a NAND mirror