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How to recover a previous version of a file in SkyDrive
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Author:  Larry [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:23 pm ]
Post subject:  How to recover a previous version of a file in SkyDrive

SkyDrive automatically makes backups of your files as you work. It also makes versions of the file every time you edit it.

If you need to revert to a previous copy of your document, SkyDrive makes it easy!

Login to your account

Click SkyDrive on the command bar:

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Find the file you wish to restore. Click the ellipsis next to the file name:

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Click the SECOND ellipsis in the box that appears:

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Click Version History on the menu that appears:

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You will be shown all the available versions. The display will show you the date and time as well as the last person to modify the file (useful if the file is shared with other people).

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Select the version you wish to restore and click the file name. A drop down box will appear with options. Select Restore:

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You will be warned you are about to replace the current version of the file:

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Once the document is restored, you will be shown a new version history. The document you just restored will have the highest version number:

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Your document has been restored to the version you wanted.

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