how can you recover a previous saved version of an .mxd?

[KyleleenCullen]

I made a number of changes to an .mxd that I intended to save as a new version. I mistakenly saved it with the original file name so I lost my original version. Is there a way to retreive it?

[MicahBabinski]

Oh no! Did you try right-clicking the .mxd in Windows File Explorer and going to the Previous Versions tab? If you had a restore point or System protection enabled on the drive where the MXD was saved, you may be able to access the previous version:

Also, if you saved the file on a network and you work in an organization with good IT support, they may be able to restore the file for you. It might be worth asking your system administrator if you have one - that's what they are there for!

Good luck.

Micah