recover overwritten file?

[jing]

i've accidentally overwritten a few jpeg files and would
like to recover the original copy of the files. does
anyone know if it's possible to do it?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

See this link for some possibilities:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/datrec.htm

 

[Nick]

nope...just be more careful in the future...make backups and store them
elsewhere would help...

 

[jing]

Thank you. However, I didn't delete the file but overwite
it instead. The file is still there but the content is
different now. any clue?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Some of those links still may help.
You could send an Email and ask them.
They can best tell you your options.

 

[Anne]

Once you overwrite on a file, the original data is lost.

After losing a few jpg files when I "saved" my intermediate work, I learnt
to make a copy to work on and leave the original as the master.

- Anne

 

[jing]

will try later. thank you!

-----Original Message-----
Some of those links still may help.
You could send an Email and ask them.
They can best tell you your options.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/





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[dglock]

not true!!
there are several programs available that will recover
your files.
if you happen to have a norton protected recyle bin then
norton can recover the files.
one of the programs that work well is goback by symantec.
do a google search and you will find lots more, some of
them are even free.
don

 

[Harry Ohrn]

This really depends on the program you used. Some programs might actually
create Temp files which are worked on and then deleted when you exit the
program. For example Microsoft Word creates a hidden temp file when the
document is opened. You make changes and save to the file and then close
Microsoft Word. The hidden temp file is deleted BUT just as with any deleted
file it is still on the drive it is just inaccessible without the right
software. There are programs that will let you recover a document as it was
prior to the last change being made on it. You can only go back one layer
though. This practise may be common to your graphics program as well. Check
with the manufacturer of the application to see if it is. Then if you know
the location of the cache for the apps temp file you might be able to use a
Recovery program like this one to fine that copy of the file
http://www3.telus.net/mikebike/RESTORATION.html

 

[jing]

Do you happen to know if PhotoImpression has this kind of
mechanism?

 

[jing]

thank you for your help!

I've tried using File Rescue Plus at first. but it failed
to detect the overwritten files. however, i tried
using 'Restoration' - a freeware program by Brian Kato
(recommendated by someone from AumHa Forums). And it
works. found my files and restored them!!

 

[jing]

I did it!!! Thanks!

Actually, I used File Rescue Plus to scan first. But it
failed to detect the overwritten files. Then I used a
software called 'Restoration' - a freeware program by
Brian Kato (recommendated by someone from AumHa Forums).
And it works. Found my files and restored them!!!