Can't beleive it, never done anything this stupid. 
must have been a bit tired, whilst deleting another folder I accidentally deleted my 'my documents'
Cancelled it when I realised what was happening and only two folders are left, namely - my music and my photos, everything else gone, 40+ gbs worth. I turned my pc straight off and went to bed. I've had a browse of the forums is Recuva worth giving a go or is it all gone? Thankfully i've never had to attempt a recovery job.

must have been a bit tired, whilst deleting another folder I accidentally deleted my 'my documents'

Cancelled it when I realised what was happening and only two folders are left, namely - my music and my photos, everything else gone, 40+ gbs worth. I turned my pc straight off and went to bed. I've had a browse of the forums is Recuva worth giving a go or is it all gone? Thankfully i've never had to attempt a recovery job.