Restore asks whether to keep newer or older
Restore over existing files prompts a choice. Wrong answer overwrites live changes.
Try this first
- 1Always pick 'restore to new location' unless truly needed
- 2Then compare timestamps and size
- 3Only then copy back to production
- 4Keep a backup of current state before overwriting
When to bring us in
When unsure which version is correct
See also
- We have backups but we do not know if they workA backup that cannot be restored is not a backup. Testing matters as much as taking the backup.
- Suspected ransomware: what to do RIGHT NOWThe first 30 minutes are critical. One wrong move spreads the damage. Read before acting.
- Someone accidentally deleted an important folderUsually fine to recover. The trick: do not save anything new on that drive until you know how.
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