RECOVER PREVIOUS FILE

Welcome Gretel Butac,

I understand how frustrating it can be when you accidentally saved a new file over an existing file and are now trying to recover the previous version. 

Before proceeding, could you please clarify: 

• What type of file was overwritten (Word document, Excel file, PDF, image, etc.)? 
• Was the file stored locally on your PC, OneDrive, or another cloud/storage location? 

In the meantime, you can try these steps below to troubleshoot the issue:  

Option 1: Check Previous Versions  

• Right-click the file 
• Select Properties 
• Open the Previous Versions tab 
• If older versions are listed, select one and choose Restore or Open. 

Option 2: Check OneDrive Version History (if the file was stored in OneDrive)  

• Sign in to OneDrive online 
• Locate the file 
• Right-click it and select Version History 
• Restore an earlier version if available 

Option 3: Check File History  

• Open Control Panel from the Start menu 
• Select File History 
• Choose Restore personal files 
• Browse for the folder and look for an earlier copy 

Option 4: Check Recycle Bin  

• If a backup or earlier copy was created automatically, it may still be available there 

I hope the steps above help you deal with your issue.  

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