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Hi,
One of my coworkers accidentally deleted a file from the network drive. We have a win2k server, is there a way to recover the file without having to go into the backup tapes?
by jellimonsta
by beckyxiong
by jellimonsta
by timwalsh
When a file is deleted on a local drive it is placed in the Recycle Bin. The file can be "undeleted" as long as the Recycle Bin is not emptied. Even if the the Recycle Bin is emptied, third-party software can recover a deleted file if only a shorttime has passed since the deletion. The more time that passes between deletion and recovery attempt greatly decreases the chances of success.
Deletion of a file across a network link is different. When a file is deleted from a remote location, it is not placed in the Recycle Bin. Your only chance might be the above mentioned third-party software. Again time is a large factor.
If you have a recent backup, your path of least expense/ may be to restore from backup.
by omie
I was surprised that thye mentioned the recycle bin to recover deleted files form a network drives. To make it straight the only saving grace to recover the file is from the backup. If you there is no back up, it should be an eye opener to the administrator to include all network drives in the items to backup.
For third party software...hmnn you might be creating more problem than recovering the file... please bear in mind that you are working in a server not a workstation.
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