How do I restore documents to my network drives?

 

You can restore a file or folder that has been deleted from one of your network drives within the last 30 days.  You can only do this using a Windows machine. If you are a Mac user you should log in to one of the lab or library PCs.

To do this: 

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Select the drive you want to restore files to. Your drives should appear in the left-hand bar of the explorer, under ‘Computer’.
3. Click on Properties.
4.  A properties box will appear. Click on the tab marked Previous versions.
5. Double-click on the date/time that contains the file or folder you wish to restore.  A new window will display showing all of the files and folders on your drive at that time.
6. Navigate to the file or folder you want to restore and right-click on it.
7. Select Copy.
8. Paste the files or folders you want to restore back into your drive. To ensure you do not accidentally overwrite existing files you are strongly recommended to save any files and folders you copy with new filenames.