Expert: Scottgem - 7/1/2007

Question
To: donotreply@allexperts.com
From: hniekoop@scarlet.nl

I have quite some experience in working with OfficeExcel, currently working with Windows 98-II.
My question is:
If I delete a file, not to the wastebin but definitely, is a backup made of such a file?
If yes, how can I restore that file?
In other programs usually such a backup file is made, that's why I wonder about this.
I have searched everywhere also in temp files and using the search program.

Your help will be appreciated!
Tks.

(Pls note that my e-mail address is .nl not .com)
H. Niekoop – Eindhoven – The Netherlands (Holland)  -  1 July 2007  

Answer
Actually its rare that a backup file is automatically done. Some programs do it, but they are few.

Hope this helps
Scott<>

You can choose not to beleive me, but I've spent over 20 years working with a load of PC based software packages. Automatic backups of data files is rare. That's because most people backup all their data files in a batch. If a program does do automatic backups you might need to set it up specifically.

When you delete a file without sending it to the recycle bin, prior to Windows Vista, no backup is made unless that particular software package is set to do it.