Re: recover overwritten file?

From: jing (meow_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/20/04 

Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:56:59 -0800

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

>-----Original Message-----
>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
>--
>
>Harry Ohrn - MS MVP [Shell/User]
>www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>

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