Restore Previous Versions menu item missing/hidden?

In Windows Vista Inside Out chapter 7 section "Restoring Files and Folders
with Previous Versions" it states, "To see what previous versions are
available for a file or folder, right-click the item in Windows Explorer and
choose Restore Previous Versions."

When I right-click a file or folder (with frequent changes over time) in
Windows Explorer, I can't find anything labelled "Restore Previous Versions".

I have "Show hidden files and folders" checked and "Hide protected operating
system files" unchecked in Folder Options, and I opened Windows Explorer
using "Run as Administrator".

How do I get to see the "Restore Previous Versions" menu item?

Thanks.

Bill

On May 12, 10:01*am, Bill <B...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> In Windows Vista Inside Out chapter 7 section "Restoring Files and Folders
> with Previous Versions" it states, "To see what previous versions are
> available for a file or folder, right-click the item in Windows Explorer and
> choose Restore Previous Versions."
>
> When I right-click a file or folder (with frequent changes over time) in
> Windows Explorer, I can't find anything labelled "Restore Previous Versions".
>
> I have "Show hidden files and folders" checked and "Hide protected operating
> system files" unchecked in Folder Options, and I opened Windows Explorer
> using "Run as Administrator".
>
> How do I get to see the "Restore Previous Versions" menu item?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bill

Have you made any backups? If you have never made a backup, then there
wouldn't be any previous versions.

Control Panel\System and Maintenance\Backup and Restore Center

-solon fox

See if you have turned off System Restore, in Control Panel/System.
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"Bill" <> wrote in message
news:2552C3FA-B77D-488E-BBB3-...
> In Windows Vista Inside Out chapter 7 section "Restoring Files and Folders
> with Previous Versions" it states, "To see what previous versions are
> available for a file or folder, right-click the item in Windows Explorer
> and
> choose Restore Previous Versions."
>
> When I right-click a file or folder (with frequent changes over time) in
> Windows Explorer, I can't find anything labelled "Restore Previous
> Versions".
>
> I have "Show hidden files and folders" checked and "Hide protected
> operating
> system files" unchecked in Folder Options, and I opened Windows Explorer
> using "Run as Administrator".
>
> How do I get to see the "Restore Previous Versions" menu item?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bill

Hi Bill,

The Previous versions option is available only if you’re running Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, or Windows Vista Ultimate. However, shadow copies are created in all editions of Vista, which can be accessed using ShadowExplorer. See the later part of the Blog post below:

http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...windows-vista/

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog
Windows® Troubleshooting: http://www.winhelponline.com

"Bill" <> wrote in message news:2552C3FA-B77D-488E-BBB3-...
In Windows Vista Inside Out chapter 7 section "Restoring Files and Folders
with Previous Versions" it states, "To see what previous versions are
available for a file or folder, right-click the item in Windows Explorer and
choose Restore Previous Versions."

When I right-click a file or folder (with frequent changes over time) in
Windows Explorer, I can't find anything labelled "Restore Previous Versions".

I have "Show hidden files and folders" checked and "Hide protected operating
system files" unchecked in Folder Options, and I opened Windows Explorer
using "Run as Administrator".

How do I get to see the "Restore Previous Versions" menu item?

Thanks.

Bill

Thanks Ramesh and all,

I am running Vista Home Premium. I guess that's the answer.

Bill

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi Bill,
>
> The Previous versions option is available only if you’re running Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, or Windows Vista Ultimate. However, shadow copies are created in all editions of Vista, which can be accessed using ShadowExplorer. See the later part of the Blog post below:
>
> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...windows-vista/
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog
> Windows® Troubleshooting: http://www.winhelponline.com
>
> "Bill" <> wrote in message news:2552C3FA-B77D-488E-BBB3-...
> In Windows Vista Inside Out chapter 7 section "Restoring Files and Folders
> with Previous Versions" it states, "To see what previous versions are
> available for a file or folder, right-click the item in Windows Explorer and
> choose Restore Previous Versions."
>
> When I right-click a file or folder (with frequent changes over time) in
> Windows Explorer, I can't find anything labelled "Restore Previous Versions".
>
> I have "Show hidden files and folders" checked and "Hide protected operating
> system files" unchecked in Folder Options, and I opened Windows Explorer
> using "Run as Administrator".
>
> How do I get to see the "Restore Previous Versions" menu item?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bill
>

You're welcome Bill.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog
Windows® Troubleshooting: http://www.winhelponline.com

"Bill" <> wrote in message news:EB2F4F17-167D-4305-85FA-...
Thanks Ramesh and all,

I am running Vista Home Premium. I guess that's the answer.

Bill

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi Bill,
>
> The Previous versions option is available only if you’re running Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, or Windows Vista Ultimate. However, shadow copies are created in all editions of Vista, which can be accessed using ShadowExplorer. See the later part of the Blog post below:
>
> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...windows-vista/
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog
> Windows® Troubleshooting: http://www.winhelponline.com
>
> "Bill" <> wrote in message news:2552C3FA-B77D-488E-BBB3-...
> In Windows Vista Inside Out chapter 7 section "Restoring Files and Folders
> with Previous Versions" it states, "To see what previous versions are
> available for a file or folder, right-click the item in Windows Explorer and
> choose Restore Previous Versions."
>
> When I right-click a file or folder (with frequent changes over time) in
> Windows Explorer, I can't find anything labelled "Restore Previous Versions".
>
> I have "Show hidden files and folders" checked and "Hide protected operating
> system files" unchecked in Folder Options, and I opened Windows Explorer
> using "Run as Administrator".
>
> How do I get to see the "Restore Previous Versions" menu item?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bill
>