Oooops, I just deleted 100 files on the network -- can I get them back?

ski · 12-24-2003, 08:39 PM

I think I just lost about 100 files

PC2 has all my files on it, and it's backing up a DVD right now.
I was using PC1 to browse the files on PC2 through Windows explorer on the network, and when I tried to drag the files into a new folder (all still on PC2 using PC1), there was a copy error. Long story short, I checked the Recycle Bin on PC2 and they are not there!

Did I lose 'em for good? PC1 has XP pro and PC2 has Win2000 ... can I roll back? If so, how?

Thanks in advance!

ceeka · 12-25-2003, 01:04 AM

Do a search for a file name you think you lost. What probalbly happened is that the files were accidently dragged/moved to another folder. If that doesn't work rolling back will not recover those files, you will probably need a program like Executive Software's Undelete.

Joshua · 12-25-2003, 08:28 AM

That's sucks, but you are funny. The sounds like that guy on the CDW commercial, "Hey Jim! then network ran out of space, so I just deleted everything. Is that ok?"

Anyhow, yeah, most likely your files are there, but in another folder, etc...

I've accidentally moved files several times and scared myself.

bachviet · 12-25-2003, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chosenfool
wow...lost all that pr0n...

ski · 12-25-2003, 10:10 AM

they're gone

Luckily i saved the songs that I actually listen to into another folder, and the one I was working in held all the backed up ones and misellaneous crap. I can live without the misc. crap for now

Thanks for the suggestions y'all, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, the whole bit

GilbertsGrape · 12-25-2003, 12:36 PM

download
PC Inspector File Recovery

from download.com

and it will recover the files you just deleted. best of all it is free

ski · 12-25-2003, 08:01 PM

GilbertsGrape -- I grabbed that program, but I can't scan my C: drive since when it scans to the part of the drive where it's running the actual PCInspector program, it crashes. I can scan and recover things on other drives, but since it was on my C: drive, it looks like I'm outta luck. Doh, thanks though

GilbertsGrape · 12-26-2003, 09:44 AM

ok, do you have another PC you can install the HD with deleted files on into as a slave drive then run that program?

if not do you have a CDrw or Zip drive you could try and install that program on to?

12-24-2003, 08:39 PM	#1
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	Oooops, I just deleted 100 files on the network -- can I get them back? I think I just lost about 100 files PC2 has all my files on it, and it's backing up a DVD right now. I was using PC1 to browse the files on PC2 through Windows explorer on the network, and when I tried to drag the files into a new folder (all still on PC2 using PC1), there was a copy error. Long story short, I checked the Recycle Bin on PC2 and they are not there! Did I lose 'em for good? PC1 has XP pro and PC2 has Win2000 ... can I roll back? If so, how? Thanks in advance! __________________ And closer...

12-25-2003, 08:28 AM	#3
Joshua Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,390	That's sucks, but you are funny. The sounds like that guy on the CDW commercial, "Hey Jim! then network ran out of space, so I just deleted everything. Is that ok?" Anyhow, yeah, most likely your files are there, but in another folder, etc... I've accidentally moved files several times and scared myself. __________________ The Apexer formerly known as SnotRocket. "Like I **ing said, "Ok, so I hear it may be a repost. Blah But I had never seen it, so..." ** you Canta." -Jenny 12/4/2003

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12-25-2003, 01:04 AM	#2
ceeka Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 348	Do a search for a file name you think you lost. What probalbly happened is that the files were accidently dragged/moved to another folder. If that doesn't work rolling back will not recover those files, you will probably need a program like Executive Software's Undelete.

12-25-2003, 10:10 AM	#5
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	they're gone Luckily i saved the songs that I actually listen to into another folder, and the one I was working in held all the backed up ones and misellaneous crap. I can live without the misc. crap for now Thanks for the suggestions y'all, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, the whole bit

12-25-2003, 12:36 PM	#6
GilbertsGrape Captain Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: You can’t get there from here, USA Posts: 1,797	download PC Inspector File Recovery from download.com and it will recover the files you just deleted. best of all it is free

12-25-2003, 08:01 PM	#7
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	GilbertsGrape -- I grabbed that program, but I can't scan my C: drive since when it scans to the part of the drive where it's running the actual PCInspector program, it crashes. I can scan and recover things on other drives, but since it was on my C: drive, it looks like I'm outta luck. Doh, thanks though

12-26-2003, 09:44 AM	#8
GilbertsGrape Captain Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: You can’t get there from here, USA Posts: 1,797	ok, do you have another PC you can install the HD with deleted files on into as a slave drive then run that program? if not do you have a CDrw or Zip drive you could try and install that program on to?

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