Hi Not sure if this is the right forum to use, but here goes :-) I am trying to find out how the Previous versions function is working. Apparently there are two different versions, Shadow Copy or Backup. I tried to do a recovery point but that didn't force a previous version of a text file on my Desktop. How does this work? Lasse/Lasse

If I right click and check for previous versions on the file from my Desktop I can't see any, but if I right click and check for previous versions on the Desktop folder I get plenty of available versions including the file from my desktop. Can't quit figure out how this is working????/Lasse

Hi, There are several possible reasons for why you can not find previous versions of some files : 1. The file has not been changed. Previous versions are only available for files that have been modified. 2. A restore point or backup has not been made since the file was changed. 3. System protection might not be turned on for the drive those files are stored on. If system protection is not turned on, Windows can't create previous versions. 4. If your computer is on a workplace network, your system administrator might have turned off the ability to use previous versions. For more information, please refer to the following link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Previous-versions-of-files-frequently-asked-questions Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ”