It's most likely a disk problem. Run a disk error check and check the box marked
"Automatically fix file system errors". It will ask you to reboot and then it will do the check
instead of starting Windows. After that it will start Windows and you will either have the
files back or not, but at least you won't lose any more of them.

I believe I've done this since I try to stay on top of the minor things to keep my ol computers running as well as it can...but, i'll try it again.
I'll let you know either way
Thanks

Well, I tried what you suggested...thanks for that. However, I still have the problem...and what's even more weird is if I change my folder view to thumbnail...there's still a thumbnail there with the details stating 0kbs in the file.
While this may not be a bearshare issue it's still rather strange.
Any other suggestions?