How to restore a file database to a previous version

[JV_]

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.

[RandyKreuziger1]

How about asking your network people if they can restore from backups the version of the file geodatabase from the night before?

[Robert_LeClair]

If your file geodatabase in on your C: drive and you're not backing up files, then likely it's gone.  If, on the other hand, the file geodatabase is on a fileshare on your network, then there's a chance it's backed up somewhere.  Best to talk to IT.

[JV_]

@Robert_LeClairand @BarryNorthey   It is in OneDrive.

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

[Robert_LeClair]

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

[BarryNorthey]

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.