Do you still like have the computer?
Because sometimes they'll come through and shit...
Sorry, I just, I sound like I don't but I do know a bit about technology. Enough to know it's a tempermental bitch.
Buuuuuuuuuuuuut. It totally wasn't your fault. You can email me if you want or not.......I might be able to help you. I once fixed a computer that didn't show the startup screen for like five months.
I just know how much it would suck to lost her stuff...because she really was quite an amazing writer and person...even though I never personally knew her.
So.
Here's my email if you feel you wanna give it a try: comecrashingdown@live.com