Is there ANY way to retrieve or undo a file you "Save As" over????? - GoFuckYourself.com

Fletch XXX · 07-26-2004, 03:29 PM

i just really fucked myself and "saved as" over a very, very important file.

I clicked the wrong one and saved.

i really need help, please no jokes (nevermind i know most will laugh haha) i guess i should start laughing too because I have a feeling i just fucked myself over more than anyone eer could.

is there ANY WAY TO GET THE FILE BACK TO ORIGINAL???

data save points etc???

crockett · 07-26-2004, 03:30 PM

if you still had it slected you could maybe do a "ctrl+z" that works a lot of times.

detoxed · 07-26-2004, 03:31 PM

YOu could do a system restore to a date in the past if this wouldnt make you lose too many other changes.

Fletch XXX · 07-26-2004, 03:32 PM

i literally feel like crying.

i have never fucking done this.

i just saved over a data file of a song...

30 tracks of digital audio and midi...

i was on my way to bring this over to a friend to mix.

i ROYALLY FUCKED UP.

i was about to make the backup, and clicked the wrong ashit.

fuck man, i need to get away opr put my fist through a wall

freeadultcontent · 07-26-2004, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by detoxed
YOu could do a system restore to a date in the past if this wouldnt make you lose too many other changes.

I have had to do this before myself with a simuliar mistake.

Fletch XXX · 07-26-2004, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by detoxed
YOu could do a system restore to a date in the past if this wouldnt make you lose too many other changes.

i dont get it.

does this work for files?

I have psds and shit i been working on today will it revert everything?

JulianSosa · 07-26-2004, 03:35 PM

Check your temp directory
Or depending on the software it might have a specific temp folder somewhere else.

Peaches · 07-26-2004, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fletch XXX
i dont get it.

does this work for files?

I have psds and shit i been working on today will it revert everything?

Copy whatever you need to save as current onto CD's and then put them back on your computer after you did the system restore.

JulianSosa · 07-26-2004, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fletch XXX
i dont get it.

does this work for files?

I have psds and shit i been working on today will it revert everything?

I do not think system restore effects files just programs and windows settings

freeadultcontent · 07-26-2004, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peaches
Copy whatever you need to save as current onto CD's and then put them back on your computer after you did the system restore.

Yup, very good advice. I almost forgot to do that when I restored my pc.

Triple 6 · 07-26-2004, 03:38 PM

system restore reverts system files.

if you need the file THAT BAD than find a high-end pc lab in your area that does data recovery. Ive heard of ones that can get shit off of HD's that have been wiped with US DOD 7 pass... and beyond..

Fletch XXX · 07-26-2004, 03:46 PM

sys restore didnt work, it was saved.

the file wont revert.

i just fucked up really bad.

im out of here.

fresh air is calling.

i was literally doing the backup, and ripping these to CD ...

KRL · 07-26-2004, 03:51 PM

There's a software program you can install called Go Back 3. Its a pretty smart concept if you do a lot of file work. Basically what it does whenever you go an do something like you just did Fletch, it makes an instant copy of whatever it is you write over. So if you saved as on a file 10 times, Go Back would keep all 10 copies as retrievable files and then you can Go Back to any of them and they are unchanged from the prior save.

Not going to help in this case but maybe in the future.

I'll try thinking of another solution, but I think it would take a Hard Drive specialist to go in and get it.

Paul · 07-26-2004, 04:06 PM

I'm no expert but would a file recovery program not retreive your file, there was a very good thread about file recovery posted on GFY a few weeks ago

http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...postid=4726731

Heres a bunch of programs for file recovery

Lost&Found from PowerQuest
EasyRecovery Professional
Encase

http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/manual.htm
http://www.data-recovery-software.net

07-26-2004, 03:29 PM	#1
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	Is there ANY way to retrieve or undo a file you "Save As" over????? i just really fucked myself and "saved as" over a very, very important file. I clicked the wrong one and saved. i really need help, please no jokes (nevermind i know most will laugh haha) i guess i should start laughing too because I have a feeling i just fucked myself over more than anyone eer could. is there ANY WAY TO GET THE FILE BACK TO ORIGINAL??? data save points etc??? __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	i literally feel like crying. i have never fucking done this. i just saved over a data file of a song... 30 tracks of digital audio and midi... i was on my way to bring this over to a friend to mix. i ROYALLY FUCKED UP. i was about to make the backup, and clicked the wrong ashit. fuck man, i need to get away opr put my fist through a wall __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

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07-26-2004, 03:46 PM	#12
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	sys restore didnt work, it was saved. the file wont revert. i just fucked up really bad. im out of here. fresh air is calling. i was literally doing the backup, and ripping these to CD ... __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

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detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	YOu could do a system restore to a date in the past if this wouldnt make you lose too many other changes.

07-26-2004, 03:35 PM	#7
JulianSosa Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,042	Check your temp directory Or depending on the software it might have a specific temp folder somewhere else.

07-26-2004, 03:51 PM	#13
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	There's a software program you can install called Go Back 3. Its a pretty smart concept if you do a lot of file work. Basically what it does whenever you go an do something like you just did Fletch, it makes an instant copy of whatever it is you write over. So if you saved as on a file 10 times, Go Back would keep all 10 copies as retrievable files and then you can Go Back to any of them and they are unchanged from the prior save. Not going to help in this case but maybe in the future. I'll try thinking of another solution, but I think it would take a Hard Drive specialist to go in and get it. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

07-26-2004, 04:06 PM	#14
Paul Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,637	I'm no expert but would a file recovery program not retreive your file, there was a very good thread about file recovery posted on GFY a few weeks ago http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...postid=4726731 Heres a bunch of programs for file recovery Lost&Found from PowerQuest EasyRecovery Professional Encase http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/manual.htm http://www.data-recovery-software.net