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Retrieve deleted file deleted by windows user through networked drive

is there a quick and easy way to recover a delted file that was deleted by a network user through a share?

I know there are Third parties out there, but is there a temp folder or location on the server that files that are delted, go to?

please help asap
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I do not think there's things similar to recycle bin for network share.  you may want to try file covery similar to this: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2934.html
I suggest you to implement some sort of backup (e.g. Tape backup) on network server for sharing files.
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thanks for the vast resources but none seem to allow me to recover a file that has been already deleted. They want me to purchase the software before allowing me to do so. Is there a free or trial one that actually allows me to restore the delted file without purchasing the software?
PC INSPECTOR™ File Recovery 3.x is so-called FREEWARE. This means that the software does not cost you a single penny.

All you have to do is go to our download area to download the latest version of PC INSPECTOR™ File Recovery 3.x.
if it is a file smaller than 64k, you can try this free edition.
http://www.bitmart.net/
petelong
filerecovery does not pull up the file that was delted 2 hrs ago
strange...
i ran it on the server

Lmklam
the file is definately larger thatn 64k

>>filerecovery does not pull up the file that was delted 2 hrs ago

deleted files are the first files to be overwritten by the operating system :(
petelong, so are u telling me that this file is not recoverable?
is there no way to get this file back?
this file is very critical and housed important data

what if i try this one? i am about to buy it...
http://www.webattack.com/features/filescavenger-704-421808.php
strange but i can see other files that were deleted since 2003 but not this one that was delted like i said 2 hrs ag0 :(
please help people
are you sure it was deleted? perhaps it was moved, try running a search for it.

kris.
>>petelong, so are u telling me that this file is not recoverable?

deleted file recovery tools look for files that have had their location pointers removed from the drive

your OS loads information into these "Blocks" of information and it will overwrite information that has bee deleted first, the order it overwrites them is based on the size of information it needs to write NOT how long ago it was deleted.

>>this file is very critical and housed important data

Fair enuf - I sympathise Ive nearly been in that situation myself - but if your running mission critical data and are not backing it up you are heading for a fall - I dont want to sound like Im lecturing (sorry) its just us guys get sacked for doing the same :(
petelong

thanks for all the help
muchly appreciated even though I did not get what i wanted
points will be awarded
Thanks  - tough I wasnt able to get your file back :(

I know its a bit like locking the door after the horse has bolted, but if/when you are up and running again, at least get a small script runnin that backs up your critical data to another location.

Best Wishes
Pete
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Thanks for the tip :)