How to restore a file database to a previous version

Question

Hello,

I had a file geodatabase and mistakenly deleted a feature because I thought it was duplicated. Later, I realized it wasn't. To fix the issue, I tried using the 'Recover File Geodatabase' tool, but things got much worse. Instead of recovering the deleted feature, all my features—hundreds of them—disappeared. Now, I have a much bigger problem: not only is the original feature gone, but all the others are missing as well. I suspect this happened because I accidentally used the same name for the database during the recovery process.

Please, is there any way to restore it to one hour before, something in temporary files, I don't know, I just need my database back.

Robert LeClair · Answer

Sadly, I think the file geodatabase is lost based upon your screen grab.

JV_ · Answer

@Robert_LeClairand @BarryNorthey   It is in OneDrive.

When I tried to restore from Windows Explore, there were no versions:

BarryNorthey · Answer

Depending on your PC setup and where the fGDB is stored you can consider the following. This example assumes the fGDB of interest is on your hard disk. I am working on my home PC with full admin rights.

Warning: I haven’t tested this but it seems to be straightforward.

First --> backup anything you can’t afford to lose (overwrite).

* Set focus to the fGDB folder in File Explorer. fGDBs appear as folders in File Explorer.
* Click Properties in the Open group on the ribbon.
* Click the Previous Version tab.
* Click Restore. You will have a final chance to Cancel or Restore.

This should restore the version to the date indicated.