need to retrieve a compressed file that was on desktop before RESTORE

[aperson@yahoo.com]

Oops...a problem with my system restore...as Ronnie pointed out in his
response, I lose certain kinds of data with a system restore.

I did lose a compressed file I had on my desktop, and need it.
However, I don't want to have to reinstall my email program and
newsreader, in order to restore my previous spot, move that folder
into MY DOCUMENTS, and then restore it again to where I am now.

I suppose if I made a new point, I'd be back here without having to do
all that, but if there is an easier way to retrieve that lost
compressed file, please tell me how I can get it back.

Thanks

[Sharon F]

On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 10:01:27 -0500, wrote:

> Oops...a problem with my system restore...as Ronnie pointed out in his
> response, I lose certain kinds of data with a system restore.
>
> I did lose a compressed file I had on my desktop, and need it.
> However, I don't want to have to reinstall my email program and
> newsreader, in order to restore my previous spot, move that folder
> into MY DOCUMENTS, and then restore it again to where I am now.
>
> I suppose if I made a new point, I'd be back here without having to do
> all that, but if there is an easier way to retrieve that lost
> compressed file, please tell me how I can get it back.
>
> Thanks

When you restore to a previous point in time, an "Undo last restore" option
gets added to System Restore. You could use that. Grab your file from the
desktop, plop it into My Documents. Then go use System Restore once more to
go back to the desired restore point.

Convoluted, I know - BTDT - but would be willing to bet that you will
double check what's on your desktop before you use System Restore again ;)

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Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows Shell/User