Overwrote my data files

Carlton · 04-28-2011, 08:48 PM

And forgot to backup the originals...

One of those "Oh wait...no!" moments.

Is there anyway I can get the originals?

albatross11 · 04-28-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlton

And forgot to backup the originals...

One of those "Oh wait...no!" moments.

Is there anyway I can get the originals?

Which ones do you need?

Carlton · 04-28-2011, 09:48 PM

The .txt files in the data folder, I am assuming all of them (first name, last name, nickname) I overwrote them with Malleus Dai's all american files and forgot to backup the originals

rudoggy · 04-29-2011, 07:50 AM

i would say they are gone. Deleted files are fairly easy to get at, but when you overwrote them with files of the same name? i would say gone. Unless you are on Win 7 with "previous versions" enabled.
See below:

Previous versions of files: frequently asked questions

I can not say enough about this feature, if you do not use it, you should be.

Bluenoser · 04-29-2011, 08:05 AM

Re-install OOTP, your original files will be back.

Carlton · 04-29-2011, 01:38 PM

Yea seems the only way is too reinstall...ugh

endgame · 04-29-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlton

Yea seems the only way is too reinstall...ugh

No real harm in and of itself, except the work, but do be careful if you have done any customization, i.e. skin files particularly or custom graphic work, or substituted icons, because the re-install will overwrite these. If they exist, pull 'em outta there and put 'em back in after you're done.

micropterus58 · 04-29-2011, 02:32 PM

In my OOTP folder there is a default_data folder. Inside there are TAR files. These are compressed files that can be opened with WinRAR. The files you need are in the database.tar file. I don't remember if this folder is created automatically or not.

Carlton · 04-29-2011, 05:09 PM

Oh I know end game, I unzipped and then tried to back out and swore for about 15 minutes lol

04-28-2011, 08:48 PM	#1
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	Overwrote my data files And forgot to backup the originals... One of those "Oh wait...no!" moments. Is there anyway I can get the originals? __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

04-28-2011, 09:48 PM	#3
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	The .txt files in the data folder, I am assuming all of them (first name, last name, nickname) I overwrote them with Malleus Dai's all american files and forgot to backup the originals __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

04-29-2011, 01:38 PM	#6
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	Yea seems the only way is too reinstall...ugh __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

04-29-2011, 05:09 PM	#9
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	Oh I know end game, I unzipped and then tried to back out and swore for about 15 minutes lol __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

04-29-2011, 07:50 AM	#4
rudoggy Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In my own little world Posts: 430	i would say they are gone. Deleted files are fairly easy to get at, but when you overwrote them with files of the same name? i would say gone. Unless you are on Win 7 with "previous versions" enabled. See below: Previous versions of files: frequently asked questions I can not say enough about this feature, if you do not use it, you should be.

04-29-2011, 08:05 AM	#5
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,174	Re-install OOTP, your original files will be back.

04-29-2011, 02:32 PM	#8
micropterus58 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,205	In my OOTP folder there is a default_data folder. Inside there are TAR files. These are compressed files that can be opened with WinRAR. The files you need are in the database.tar file. I don't remember if this folder is created automatically or not.