How do I retrieve a previous version of file?
 

I have just overwritten the only version of a 2MB file with a blank
spreadsheet? Can I retrieve the original *.xls file?

No. Sorry. Not without using some super-fancy schmancy recovery software
that usually costs a bundle.
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~Anne Troy

www.piersontech.com
www.mrexcel.com


"Urospin" wrote in message
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I have just overwritten the only version of a 2MB file with a blank
spreadsheet? Can I retrieve the original *.xls file?

What fancy software is available even if you are not too sure of the price tag?
Urospin

"Anne Troy" wrote:

No. Sorry. Not without using some super-fancy schmancy recovery software
that usually costs a bundle.
*******************
~Anne Troy

www.piersontech.com
www.mrexcel.com


"Urospin" wrote in message
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I have just overwritten the only version of a 2MB file with a blank
spreadsheet? Can I retrieve the original *.xls file?

Try "hard drive recovery software" as a search at Google.
*******************
~Anne Troy

www.piersontech.com
www.mrexcel.com


"Urospin" wrote in message
...
What fancy software is available even if you are not too sure of the price
tag?
Urospin

"Anne Troy" wrote:

No. Sorry. Not without using some super-fancy schmancy recovery software
that usually costs a bundle.
*******************
~Anne Troy

www.piersontech.com
www.mrexcel.com


"Urospin" wrote in message
...
I have just overwritten the only version of a 2MB file with a blank
spreadsheet? Can I retrieve the original *.xls file?

Urospin

An internet search on "file recovery" will yield many such programs and
services.

First thing you do is stop using your computer to enhance your opportunity to
recover data before it gets overwritten, if not overwritten already.

Use someone else's computer to explore for your options.

One more thought..are you on a network? Perhaps your IT prople backup every
day.


Gord Dibben Excel MVP


On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 16:47:01 -0800, "Urospin"
wrote:

What fancy software is available even if you are not too sure of the price tag?
Urospin

"Anne Troy" wrote:

No. Sorry. Not without using some super-fancy schmancy recovery software
that usually costs a bundle.
*******************
~Anne Troy

www.piersontech.com
www.mrexcel.com


"Urospin" wrote in message
...
I have just overwritten the only version of a 2MB file with a blank
spreadsheet? Can I retrieve the original *.xls file?