today my music program accadently deleated an imporant file(and its not in the trash I looked)if I can make my computer go back in time say a day or so I can retrive it. I`ve done it b4 but forgot how. anybody can help me I`d be a happier guy
2006-09-06 01:56:32 · 13 answers · asked by lqwid 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Put your computer in a time machine :)
The reason I say that is because doing a System Restore won't magically bring back your file. It returns to previous system settings.
2006-09-06 01:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
it's possible the file has just been moved. Do a search for it on the hard drive, it might still be there. Very few programs will delete the files without sending them to the recycle bin, first.
BTW - System restore CAN recover deleted files. Here's a quote from Help & Support Center:
"For example, if you accidentally delete monitored program files (such as files that have the .exe or .dll file name extensions), or monitored program files become corrupted, you can restore your computer to a state that existed before those changes occurred."
The key here is "monitored files". If music files are monitored, it can restore the deleted files.
2006-09-06 02:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by freetronics 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To send your computer back in time, sprinkel instant coffee on it and put it in the microwave :-)
Here's some information on what you can expect from System Restore: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/systemrestore.mspx
If you give it a try, remember to make backups of all your personal stuff first!
You can also try to simply download the missing file from the internet or a P2P program.
Oh, and changing the date on your computer will not bring back stuff you've deleted.
2006-09-06 02:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way to do it is click on Start on the lower left corner of your machine, then click on Help and Support and then click on System Restore. You choose a time in the past and go there.
2006-09-06 02:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by The Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called as System Restore
Start > All Program > Accesories > System Tools > System Restore.
Now be a happy man and give a smile.
Good Day.
2006-09-06 01:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by Gaurav Gupta 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure how that would save your file, but you can change the date on the PC's clock in the BIOS. Hit the "del" button during boot to enter BIOS setup.
2006-09-06 02:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by bonshui 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
people system restore does NOT bring back deleted files...
if its not in the recycling bin then its gone...
and 1 file is not the end of the world, just download it again...
2006-09-06 02:05:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Easy..System Tools is the answer.
Start..Programs...Assessories...System Tools. Set the correct date and there ya are!
2006-09-06 02:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by Kay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are using windows, just go to accessories > system tools > system restore, then choose a date and you will have it done! its safe and good.
2006-09-06 01:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by theKenyan 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i agree with jedi...system restore is to use if u're system is having a few minor probs....its not to bring back files
2006-09-06 02:09:02 · answer #10 · answered by pmwolfo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋