"Johnnybig" <Johnnybig@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E7637EC4-E4BF-4722-AC1B-B379DD2587D8@microsoft.com...
>I deleted data surpassing the recycle bin. After trying different programs
>my
> excel files which I am restoring are either not able to be opened at all
> or
> open with some weird symbols in them even though according to the programs
> they are in excellent condition to be recovered.
> 1. Do you know why they appear with these weird symbol and how can I fix
> that if it is a matter of setting
> 2. Can you recommend a freeware which finally works or an inexpensive
> recovery program
> OS: Windows XP Tablet edition 2005

The "weird" symbols are the result of your deleted files having
been partly overwritten by new data. The original data is irretrievably
lost. This would be a good time to review your backup policy.