schirallicpa Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Is there a secret hiding place these go to that they can be retrieved? I thought I was being efficient and cleaning up duplicate files. Unfortunately, it was a planning file that I had done in early Jan, and hadn't printed out my critical stuff. How 'bout it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Is there a secret hiding place these go to that they can be retrieved? I thought I was being efficient and cleaning up duplicate files. Unfortunately, it was a planning file that I had done in early Jan, and hadn't printed out my critical stuff. How 'bout it. When you delete a file from within an application, such as ATX, it will be difficult to bring back to a level meaninful to you. In other words, you could bring the file back to life but you will not be able to force ATX to add it to its data base of names (file manager where we double click to open returns). When a file is deleted, the OS flags that space on the hard drive as ready for occupancy. You can recover that file if you realize soon enough that you made a mistake. As you save new files or install new programs, the spots flagged as ready for occupancy are written over. Since you have saved many other files since January, you don't have a chance recovering that file. Keep in mind that nothing gets deleted permanently but that's beyond the scope of our lifes and budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schirallicpa Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Actually - I deleted it this pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Prep by Deb Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Actually - I deleted it this pm I would check in the recycling bin. Mine is a shortcut on my desktop. Somethings I delete goes there, sometimes however as was previously stated are permantely deleted. If it's in the recycling bin, all you need to do is click on it and choose restore. I hope this is the case for you. Deb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Did you have a back of the database prior to yesterday? Install on another computer and copy the database folder. Open the program and then backup the return you deleted and restore on your work computer. If you rolled over this file, you could roll it over again. Using a recover program, you could recover the file but ATX will not be able to show it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 There is a way to restore. Close your ATX program and open restore/backup as shown on the attached document. how to restore from backup.doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLMAS Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Note to self: make a backup tomorrow first thing in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry D EA Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 This is another perfect example of the importance of constantly backing up information. I too learned this valuable lesson the hard way. If your machine backs up to an online source, you may be able to retreive a copy of the file that you deteled there. If you have a backup such as an external HD or to a CD, you may be in luck. Otherwise, I don't see any other way. No back up no chance of restoring. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLMAS Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Isn't there a backup folder somewhere? I know that every time I close the program for the day, I see ... backing up ## files..... Won't hurt to look for that folder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Isn't there a backup folder somewhere? I know that every time I close the program for the day, I see ... backing up ## files..... Won't hurt to look for that folder. Yes, the file attached to my previous post shows how to get to the backup returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXBILLY Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Like Terry D I also learned the hard way (twice no less!) about constant backups. I backup to an external hard drive every morning at 1AM. taxbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 During tax season, the last thing I do everyday is copy the ATX backup file onto a flash drive (which is encrypted). I take it home and bring in a 2nd flash drive the next morning. I alternate the two flashdrives. I do the same with two external HDs (encrypted) to backup everything, but not as frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 BACKUP cannot be said often enough. Unfortunately, that is no solace to the person who has lost a file or files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 There is a way to restore. Close your ATX program and open restore/backup as shown on the attached document. how to restore from backup.doc Please start another thread sugesting backing up. Let's deal with this after the fact problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schirallicpa Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 During tax season, the last thing I do everyday is copy the ATX backup file onto a flash drive (which is encrypted). I take it home and bring in a 2nd flash drive the next morning. I alternate the two flashdrives. I do the same with two external HDs (encrypted) to backup everything, but not as frequently. Awesome idea! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schirallicpa Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 There is a way to restore. Close your ATX program and open restore/backup as shown on the attached document. how to restore from backup.doc OOOOOOHHHHHH......YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!! thank you so much. I never knew that little tid-bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Given how cheap flash drives are today, it makes good sense to have at least 3 or more, and back up to them in rotation, every night when you shut down the program. You will sleep a lot better! Of course, you take them home with you, and drop them into your small inexpensive fireproof lock box, each night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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