Windows 7: hdd lost data

aoa
i have 320 gb wd external drive on which i saved some data some movies and documents and picss.but now when i connect it to my laptop it just shows an icon recycle bin and when i try to open it it says all files have been deleted.but the disk shows 13 gb of used space what has happened to it. ireally need that data how can i correct it plz help

specs
windows vista
hp laptop working fine



i dont knbow guys where to ask the questions mods will u plz place it in right region

Hello Goats,

Could you go into Folder Options and confirm that Hidden and Protected OS files are displayed?

yeah they are displayed any other solutions mate

Try taking ownership of the drive, then try to copy the files..

How to Create a Take Ownership Shortcut in Windows 7

I will suggest using a recovery option,
such as recuvera, created by the same team that makes ccleaner.

Spinrite is another product if needed.