How do I Restore or Retrieve Files Using "Previous Versions"?

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Retrieving files using "Previous Versions" 

 

  1. Right click on the network folder you want to restore, select "Properties" and then click on the "Previous Versions" tab.


  2. Next select the latest backup created based on the last time you saw the files and click "Open" to view the contents of the backup and see if you can find the missing files there.



  3. Once you find the backup that has the files you need, close the folder and come back to the previous screen. Make sure the backup you need is selected, and then click "Copy". 

  4. At the next window, select where you want to save the file, such as your  Desktop, then  click "Copy".



  5. The backup folder will then save to your  Desktop or wherever else you chose to save it to.