Solved shadow copy

[dlk7107]

Is "Previous Versions" (shadow copy) available in Win 7 Home Premium? When I right-click a file or folder and choose Properties, the "Previous Versions" tab does not appear.

Please help. Thanks

 

[Dinesh]

Go to services.msc and check whether Volume Shadow Copy service is running or not.

 

[Kirsch]

Can you take a screenshot please? Also, you are sure there even is a previous version of that file?

 

[Dinesh]

Via Wikipedia

The "Previous Versions" feature is available in the Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions of Windows VIsta, and in all Windows 7 editions.

Now we just need to find out where that tab is..

Its right here:

 

[Kirsch]

Its right here:

I know where it is, he just said it wasn't showing up

Can you go into Control Panel > System and Security > System > system protection on the left

Make sure you have the correct options in configure set

 

[dlk7107]

Thanks for your help. I now have the "Previous Versions" tab. I opened services.msc, but the Status field was blank. I then right-clicked on Volume Shadow Copy and chose Start.

 

[Dinesh]

Glad to help.

 

[PattiChati]

dinesh - I have shadow copy on automatic, but it is not running. doesn't it have to be to do restore points?

 

[Imperfect1]

Here's some additional information for you from Microsoft and from our tutorials:

Previous versions of files: frequently asked questions – from Microsoft
How to Restore Files and Folders in Windows 7 with Previous Versions
How to Hide or Show Previous Versions of Files from File Shares
How to Add or Remove "Previous Versions" Tab from Properties
How to Hide or Show Previous Versions of Files from a Backup Location
How to Turn System Protection On or Off in Windows 7
Previous Versions not working-There are no previous versions available.