[X4U] mystery event in the night

[Jan Melichar]

On 31 Oct 2005, at 16:02, Linda wrote:

> On 10/31/05 11:37 AM, Jan Melichar wrote:
>
>
>> Over a half hour period in the middle of the night (modification date
>> were the clue) most non apple application disappeared from their
>> folders and those that did not showed generic icons and did not work.
>> It would be good to know what caused this if only to try and avoid it
>> happening again.
>>
>> Anyone any idea?
>>
>
> Are you plugged into a surge suppressor

YES

> or uninterruptible power supply?
> Are you on a secure/password-protected network?

YES
>
> Do you have Virtual PC installed? Was it running at the time?

NOT on this computer

>
> peace,
> Linda