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Likewise, how do I access shadow copies?

Windows operating system allows you to access the 'Shadow Copies' by right-clicking on the file/folder/drive, choosing 'Properties' and then 'Previous Versions'. However, this feature might omit some of the shadow copies.

Beside above, how do I restore shadow copy? Restoring a deleted file or folder (shadow copy)

1. Navigate to the folder in which the deleted file had been stored.
2. Right-click the folder and select Properties from the bottom of the menu.
3. Select the version of the folder that contains the file before it was deleted, and then click View.
4. View the folder and select the file that will be recovered.

Beside above, what is a shadow copy file?

Shadow Copy (also known as Volume Snapshot Service, Volume Shadow Copy Service or VSS) is a technology included in Microsoft Windows that can create backup copies or snapshots of computer files or volumes, even when they are in use. It is implemented as a Windows service called the Volume Shadow Copy service.

How do I know if volume shadow copy is enabled?

Select the properties sheet's Shadow Copies tab. As you can see in the figure above, the Shadow Copies tab lists the server's volumes and tells you whether shadow copies are enabled or disabled for each volume. You can also see the number of shares for each volume.