I lost some data from earlier today and I need to retrieve it. Can I revert back to before I lost it?
2006-09-08 09:56:17 · 12 answers · asked by Duk Dong 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
you can use system restore, but it will only restore your system state:
start->programs->accessories-> system tools->system restore
you can also try a program like freeundelete if you deleted the file and wish to recover it:
http://www.officerecovery.com/freeundelete/
lastly you can try to auto recover the file if you are using office:
When you restart a Microsoft Office program after a power failure or similar problem, the program automatically opens any recovered files. If for some reason the recovery file didn't open, you can open it yourself.
On the Standard toolbar (toolbar: A bar with buttons and options that you use to carry out commands. To display a toolbar, click Customize on the Tools menu, and then click the Toolbars tab.), click Open .
In the folder list, locate and double-click the folder where recovered files are stored.
The location is usually C:\documents and settings\
In the Files of type box, click All Files.
Each recovered file is named "AutoRecovery save of file name" and has the program file name extension.
Click the name of the file you want to recover, and then click Open.
On the Standard toolbar, click Save .
In the File name box, enter the name of the existing file.
When you see a message asking whether or not you want to replace the existing file, click Yes.
2006-09-08 10:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You present a good argument for backing up files. With flashdrives selling at a good price these days, and so portable, it is worth your while to get one or two and keep copies of files you create. System Restore is just that - any files you did not backup are history. Sorry.
With that said, System Restore is easy to use. On my PC I only need click on the "Help and Support" button. It is on the first window. I learned the hard way to create a restore date immediately before installing a new program or piece of hardware, and another at some point when everything is going well.
A word to the wise ... ... ...
2006-09-08 17:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. System Restore only effects system changes and will not bring non-system related data back.
"System Restore works a lot like the Undo command in Microsoft Word. You can use System Restore to remove any system changes that were made since the last time you remember your computer working correctly. System Restore does not affect your personal data files (such as Microsoft Word documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or e-mail) so you won't lose changes made to these files."
Unless you backed up the data somewhere else, you won't be able to get it back. You might search for an "undelete" utility online but it will not guarantee that you will get your file back.
2006-09-08 16:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by cantankerous_bunch 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you can't. The only thing you can do is save a "configuration", that is system files and registry entries. When you install something new XP normally do it automatically. But if you erase some data you can't restore the deleted files, unless you use some professional programs of data-undelete. Maybe you can find some of them with Google and use a shareware version to restore your files.
2006-09-08 16:59:44 · answer #4 · answered by Embliri Trex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend using the "system restore" option on windows XP to see if this solves the problem. You would have this activated. I am pretty sure that as long as the last system restore save point was before the software was lost, you would be able to recover it using that feature.
2006-09-08 17:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by korn_babe_b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try going to the Start menu and go to "My Recent Documents". I've been able to retrieve seemingly lost data several times this way. Good luck!
2006-09-08 17:03:24 · answer #6 · answered by babalu2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
Reset back to the earlier date like a day or two ago - you will have the files.
2006-09-08 16:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by iWorkonComputers 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to Start, then help and support. Under ask for support, you'll see 'restore your computer to an earlier date'. Just click on that and set the date you want to go back to. It's easy.
2006-09-08 17:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The system will do nothing the only way is a bacup or Norton System Works it can restore your files.
2006-09-08 16:59:28 · answer #9 · answered by PainMaster 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont think so....system restore only works for system files, not personal ones
2006-09-08 17:01:47 · answer #10 · answered by pam_252681 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋