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Replaced a file but need the old file back
I moved a file to another folder and it prompted me if I wanted to replace an
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If you are lucky (or careful) you will have a backup of the file.
[And if not, you presumably will do next time!] -- David Biddulph "Dave" wrote in message ... I moved a file to another folder and it prompted me if I wanted to replace an existing file with the same name. I said yes but I really did not want to.....Can I recover the replaced file? |
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If you are on a network at a company, chances are their MIS dept will have
backed up the data not too long ago......ask for a restore........ Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote: I moved a file to another folder and it prompted me if I wanted to replace an existing file with the same name. I said yes but I really did not want to.....Can I recover the replaced file? |
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OK... I do have backups, I have backups of the backup and I have off site
storage backups..but why is everyone assuming the file I copied onto was an older file that may have incurred a backup to itself ?? The file which was copied over was created 10 minutes before I replaced it mistakenly so I thought I might be able to use a document recovery method that I was not aware of....... someday a Microsoft operating system will actually do something out of the ordinary and helpful when it comes to virtual real time backups tweakable by the user based on available memory and storage available on the desktop or server. For the past 3 years 50% of Microsoft's programming and updating time was spent on creating software to prevent spyware and virus's instead of creating a better operating system that is more effective than what they sell now. To go a step further...if reformatting and reinstalling the OS works so well to clear up problem computers then I might just as well install a different operating system that is adverse to picking up virus's. I still can't believe that IBM, Intel, SAP, HP, SUN, UNISYS or somebody has not come out with a newer OS that works more effectively and is actually user friendly. Regardless..in the time it took to get a response on this message board I had already recreated the file. Thanks anyway. "CLR" wrote: If you are on a network at a company, chances are their MIS dept will have backed up the data not too long ago......ask for a restore........ Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote: I moved a file to another folder and it prompted me if I wanted to replace an existing file with the same name. I said yes but I really did not want to.....Can I recover the replaced file? |
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I hear ya Dave, and I somewhat agree.........but personally I move a great
deal more data in 10 minutes than can normally be re-created in that amount of time, and could probably not be able to afford a computer or OS that could keep up with me on backups............ As for response time of this group.......I make your first response to be 33 minutes after you posted..........not bad, considering we all do this for free.......... Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote: OK... I do have backups, I have backups of the backup and I have off site storage backups..but why is everyone assuming the file I copied onto was an older file that may have incurred a backup to itself ?? The file which was copied over was created 10 minutes before I replaced it mistakenly so I thought I might be able to use a document recovery method that I was not aware of....... someday a Microsoft operating system will actually do something out of the ordinary and helpful when it comes to virtual real time backups tweakable by the user based on available memory and storage available on the desktop or server. For the past 3 years 50% of Microsoft's programming and updating time was spent on creating software to prevent spyware and virus's instead of creating a better operating system that is more effective than what they sell now. To go a step further...if reformatting and reinstalling the OS works so well to clear up problem computers then I might just as well install a different operating system that is adverse to picking up virus's. I still can't believe that IBM, Intel, SAP, HP, SUN, UNISYS or somebody has not come out with a newer OS that works more effectively and is actually user friendly. Regardless..in the time it took to get a response on this message board I had already recreated the file. Thanks anyway. "CLR" wrote: If you are on a network at a company, chances are their MIS dept will have backed up the data not too long ago......ask for a restore........ Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote: I moved a file to another folder and it prompted me if I wanted to replace an existing file with the same name. I said yes but I really did not want to.....Can I recover the replaced file? |
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CLR wrote:
I hear ya Dave, and I somewhat agree.........but personally I move a great deal more data in 10 minutes than can normally be re-created in that amount of time, and could probably not be able to afford a computer or OS that could keep up with me on backups............ As for response time of this group.......I make your first response to be 33 minutes after you posted..........not bad, considering we all do this for free.......... Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote: OK... I do have backups, I have backups of the backup and I have off site storage backups..but why is everyone assuming the file I copied onto was an older file that may have incurred a backup to itself ?? The file which was copied over was created 10 minutes before I replaced it mistakenly so I thought I might be able to use a document recovery method that I was not aware of....... someday a Microsoft operating system will actually do something out of the ordinary and helpful when it comes to virtual real time backups tweakable by the user based on available memory and storage available on the desktop or server. For the past 3 years 50% of Microsoft's programming and updating time was spent on creating software to prevent spyware and virus's instead of creating a better operating system that is more effective than what they sell now. To go a step further...if reformatting and reinstalling the OS works so well to clear up problem computers then I might just as well install a different operating system that is adverse to picking up virus's. I still can't believe that IBM, Intel, SAP, HP, SUN, UNISYS or somebody has not come out with a newer OS that works more effectively and is actually user friendly. Regardless..in the time it took to get a response on this message board I had already recreated the file. Thanks anyway. "CLR" wrote: If you are on a network at a company, chances are their MIS dept will have backed up the data not too long ago......ask for a restore........ Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote: I moved a file to another folder and it prompted me if I wanted to replace an existing file with the same name. I said yes but I really did not want to.....Can I recover the replaced file? Maybe a saving macro that attaches a time or other stamp onto the file name you selected (like Book_1_12_15_PM.xls) would help you not name the file the same name twice? I couldn't help with that, but I'm sure someone could... Beege |
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And seeing a response is great (although yes I seem frustrated) and I do like
using the discussion groups. Ever since I installed some of the first IBM PC's back in the early eighties all of the Microsoft OS's have been a step behind the second they hit the street and this is without having a competitor. People who do not actually need to use a computer cannot learn how to use one because the OS's are built by engineers for engineers. My forte is hardware and networking but I can use any software. Let's start fresh ! I do not care who builds the new OS or a lite easy to use version of an OS. No bells and whistles. It would be readily accepted by a faction of people who do not even think to use a PC today because they cannot even turn one on without getting lost. Users who would need minimal support and therefore less unprofitable calls and hassle when a person's PC is all crapped up and I need to do a clean install. The first thing people say is "I'll just go out and buy a new PC, they're so cheap these days". People are incredible on how they lose track of their software and do not back up their data but then again it's not easy and it's not an inherent part of the PC structure . Now we've gone full circle back to issue 1...Backups. Have a great weekend ! "Beege" wrote: CLR wrote: I hear ya Dave, and I somewhat agree.........but personally I move a great deal more data in 10 minutes than can normally be re-created in that amount of time, and could probably not be able to afford a computer or OS that could keep up with me on backups............ As for response time of this group.......I make your first response to be 33 minutes after you posted..........not bad, considering we all do this for free.......... Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote: OK... I do have backups, I have backups of the backup and I have off site storage backups..but why is everyone assuming the file I copied onto was an older file that may have incurred a backup to itself ?? The file which was copied over was created 10 minutes before I replaced it mistakenly so I thought I might be able to use a document recovery method that I was not aware of....... someday a Microsoft operating system will actually do something out of the ordinary and helpful when it comes to virtual real time backups tweakable by the user based on available memory and storage available on the desktop or server. For the past 3 years 50% of Microsoft's programming and updating time was spent on creating software to prevent spyware and virus's instead of creating a better operating system that is more effective than what they sell now. To go a step further...if reformatting and reinstalling the OS works so well to clear up problem computers then I might just as well install a different operating system that is adverse to picking up virus's. I still can't believe that IBM, Intel, SAP, HP, SUN, UNISYS or somebody has not come out with a newer OS that works more effectively and is actually user friendly. Regardless..in the time it took to get a response on this message board I had already recreated the file. Thanks anyway. "CLR" wrote: If you are on a network at a company, chances are their MIS dept will have backed up the data not too long ago......ask for a restore........ Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote: I moved a file to another folder and it prompted me if I wanted to replace an existing file with the same name. I said yes but I really did not want to.....Can I recover the replaced file? Maybe a saving macro that attaches a time or other stamp onto the file name you selected (like Book_1_12_15_PM.xls) would help you not name the file the same name twice? I couldn't help with that, but I'm sure someone could... Beege |
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Have a great weekend !.........
You too Dave, and c'mon back any time you think we can help........... Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote in message ... And seeing a response is great (although yes I seem frustrated) and I do like using the discussion groups. Ever since I installed some of the first IBM PC's back in the early eighties all of the Microsoft OS's have been a step behind the second they hit the street and this is without having a competitor. People who do not actually need to use a computer cannot learn how to use one because the OS's are built by engineers for engineers. My forte is hardware and networking but I can use any software. Let's start fresh ! I do not care who builds the new OS or a lite easy to use version of an OS. No bells and whistles. It would be readily accepted by a faction of people who do not even think to use a PC today because they cannot even turn one on without getting lost. Users who would need minimal support and therefore less unprofitable calls and hassle when a person's PC is all crapped up and I need to do a clean install. The first thing people say is "I'll just go out and buy a new PC, they're so cheap these days". People are incredible on how they lose track of their software and do not back up their data but then again it's not easy and it's not an inherent part of the PC structure . Now we've gone full circle back to issue 1...Backups. Have a great weekend ! "Beege" wrote: CLR wrote: I hear ya Dave, and I somewhat agree.........but personally I move a great deal more data in 10 minutes than can normally be re-created in that amount of time, and could probably not be able to afford a computer or OS that could keep up with me on backups............ As for response time of this group.......I make your first response to be 33 minutes after you posted..........not bad, considering we all do this for free.......... Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote: OK... I do have backups, I have backups of the backup and I have off site storage backups..but why is everyone assuming the file I copied onto was an older file that may have incurred a backup to itself ?? The file which was copied over was created 10 minutes before I replaced it mistakenly so I thought I might be able to use a document recovery method that I was not aware of....... someday a Microsoft operating system will actually do something out of the ordinary and helpful when it comes to virtual real time backups tweakable by the user based on available memory and storage available on the desktop or server. For the past 3 years 50% of Microsoft's programming and updating time was spent on creating software to prevent spyware and virus's instead of creating a better operating system that is more effective than what they sell now. To go a step further...if reformatting and reinstalling the OS works so well to clear up problem computers then I might just as well install a different operating system that is adverse to picking up virus's. I still can't believe that IBM, Intel, SAP, HP, SUN, UNISYS or somebody has not come out with a newer OS that works more effectively and is actually user friendly. Regardless..in the time it took to get a response on this message board I had already recreated the file. Thanks anyway. "CLR" wrote: If you are on a network at a company, chances are their MIS dept will have backed up the data not too long ago......ask for a restore........ Vaya con Dios, Chuck, CABGx3 "Dave" wrote: I moved a file to another folder and it prompted me if I wanted to replace an existing file with the same name. I said yes but I really did not want to.....Can I recover the replaced file? Maybe a saving macro that attaches a time or other stamp onto the file name you selected (like Book_1_12_15_PM.xls) would help you not name the file the same name twice? I couldn't help with that, but I'm sure someone could... Beege |
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