This software helps users recover previous versions of files, which is a feature hidden in Vista Home and all Windows 8. By using this program, users can easily access and restore old versions of their files with just a few clicks.
If you are a Windows Vista or Windows 7 user, you may have noticed that the operating system allows you to recover previous versions of files without a dedicated backup. This feature is made possible through the creation of Restore Points by the system or by the user from the System Protection tab of the System App in the Control Panel. To restore a previous version of a file in Vista and Windows 7, simply right-click the file and select 'Restore previous versions.'
However, if you are using Vista Home Basic and Home Premium versions or any Windows 8 versions, this feature is unavailable, which is why you may need to use a program like the one we are reviewing. This program is compatible with all other versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7, and it provides an alternative to the right-click method of restoring previous versions.
One thing to note about this program is that it will rebuild the index each time you use it, which can be time-consuming. However, Windows itself may be doing the same thing when using the right-click method. Another program similar to this one is Shadow Explorer, which is more comprehensive as it exposes all previous versions of files in an Explorer-like interface.
In comparison, the present program only returns previous versions within its GUI window that are different by saved date and file size from your target file. Shadow Explorer, on the other hand, requires you to manually choose a Restore Point in date and time and look to see if a previous version is actually different from the file you are working with.
Ultimately, using Shadow Explorer may end up being more time-consuming than using the present program, as each version of the backed-up file must be examined. Our program automatically only returns candidates for recovery that are different from the target file. This program was previously known as Vista Previous Version File Recoverer and Windows Previous Version Recoverer.
However, if you are using Vista Home Basic and Home Premium versions or any Windows 8 versions, this feature is unavailable, which is why you may need to use a program like the one we are reviewing. This program is compatible with all other versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7, and it provides an alternative to the right-click method of restoring previous versions.
One thing to note about this program is that it will rebuild the index each time you use it, which can be time-consuming. However, Windows itself may be doing the same thing when using the right-click method. Another program similar to this one is Shadow Explorer, which is more comprehensive as it exposes all previous versions of files in an Explorer-like interface.
In comparison, the present program only returns previous versions within its GUI window that are different by saved date and file size from your target file. Shadow Explorer, on the other hand, requires you to manually choose a Restore Point in date and time and look to see if a previous version is actually different from the file you are working with.
Ultimately, using Shadow Explorer may end up being more time-consuming than using the present program, as each version of the backed-up file must be examined. Our program automatically only returns candidates for recovery that are different from the target file. This program was previously known as Vista Previous Version File Recoverer and Windows Previous Version Recoverer.
What's New
Version 2.0: Files can now be recovered from any drive, not just the operating system one.