How do I recoved a file that I saved over

[cmartinsen]

I receintly saved over a file that I need in Excel. How do I recover that
old file?

 

[Jim Cone]

A Excel file, once saved, cannot be "restored" to a prior version.
Do a file search in Windows explorer and see if you saved an older copy someplace.
Check your "sent" mail to see if you attached an older copy to an email.
Also, do any of your co-workers/boss/friends have a copy?
--
Jim Cone
San Francisco, USA
http://www.realezsites.com/bus/primitivesoftware
(Excel Add-ins / Excel Programming)




"cmartinsen"
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I receintly saved over a file that I need in Excel. How do I recover that
old file?

 

[MartinW]

The short answer is you don't.

If you did a Save As to a different directory or changed the
name slightly, then the original file will still be intact and living
in it's original directory, but if you just did a straight Save
over the top of your existing file, then, unfortunately it
is gone for good.

My Condolences
Martin

 

[MartinW]

One other possibility,

Do you have IT people who do daily backups?
Yesterdays back-up will be unchanged.

HTH
Martin

 

[juanpablo]

The answer will depend on which operating system you are using.

If windows XP then you cant.
If windows 2000, yes, consult with your IT Deparment.
If you are using windows vista, yes you can recover it, just click the file
with the right button and select properties, then select the tab Previous
Versions.

Hope it helps

JPG