I think all my files are wiped out!

tinywolf1 · Sep 25, 2011

Was gone for the weekend and a housesitter was here with her young daughter. I tried opening all my files (iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto, Word, Contacts) and everything's gone. I've been backing up automatically on a Time Capsule, but it's asking me for a new password (I think the kid set something up and I have no idea what she's done).
Freaking out here. Any suggestions?
Sh......ucks.

harryb2448 · Sep 26, 2011

You do have big problems. Never EVER let other's kids near your computer!

Try booting from the install disc and repairing hard drive and see if that tells you anything and get on to your friend and threaten mayhem unless the daughter tells you what she has done, if she knows.

Was the Time Capsule left attached to the drive?

tinywolf1 · Sep 26, 2011

Whew!

I realized the little girl signed herself in under a different name. I logged out of that and logged in as myself. Didn't even think to check that until I was ready to rip my hair out. Thanks for the quick reply, though.

Saxguy · Sep 26, 2011

tinywolf1 said:
I realized the little girl signed herself in under a different name. I logged out of that and logged in as myself. Didn't even think to check that until I was ready to rip my hair out. Thanks for the quick reply, though.

Wow.... quick change of pants huh!!!!!..... must have been a near "out of body" experience!

harryb2448 · Sep 26, 2011

Not only out of body ~ also out of mind eh tinywolf1?

TattooedMac · Sep 26, 2011

tinywolf1 said:
Was gone for the weekend and a housesitter was here with her young daughter. I tried opening all my files (iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto, Word, Contacts) and everything's gone. I've been backing up automatically on a Time Capsule, but it's asking me for a new password (I think the kid set something up and I have no idea what she's done).
Freaking out here. Any suggestions?
Sh......ucks.

That is one of the scariest stories i have read in a long time.
Next time set up your password so they can't access the machine what so ever. Hope it has been a lesson learnt

Cheers

bobtomay · Sep 26, 2011

At least that one knew to setup/log in to a separate account - wow - amazingly good luck there.

toMACsh · Sep 26, 2011

tinywolf1 said:
I realized the little girl signed herself in under a different name. I logged out of that and logged in as myself. Didn't even think to check that until I was ready to rip my hair out. Thanks for the quick reply, though.

You got lucky this time!