Why I cannot find previous versions of my files

Question

I have been working on a project for GaRRS/Vocal Point for months using Audacity. Luckily I broke the project into files. I was on file #4 about to finish up my editing for the day. And the file corrupted. I was left with a series of dots (...........) instead of a voice recording.

I accessed OneDrive expecting to find the last saved version of the file. The last version I found was from July 5th. That was 17 days ago. Why would Microsoft think it's appropriate to take versions of a file every 17 days?

Does Microsoft have a way of retrieving a more appropriate version, say Jul 20th If not why not?

Answer 1

Hi, Trudye

OneDrive does not create versions on a fixed schedule. A new version is recorded only when the changed file is successfully saved and synced, so the July 5 entry likely means later changes were not fully uploaded as separate versions.

Here are some suggestions you can try:

First, make a copy of the corrupted .aup3 file and work only with the copy. On https://onedrive.com, select the file, choose Version history, and check whether a July 20 version is available to download or restore. Also verify that you are viewing the correct OneDrive account and folder. Version history supports all file types, including Audacity projects. Restore an earlier OneDrive file version

If July 20 is not listed, OneDrive cannot normally create or retrieve that missing version afterward. Check the OneDrive Recycle Bin and the computer’s Recycle Bin for another copy.

It is also recommended that you update Audacity and try opening the copied project. If it remains corrupted, use the official Audacity project recovery instructions. For future projects, edit locally, close Audacity to complete the save, then allow OneDrive to sync.

Note: This information is provided as a convenience to you. The site is not controlled by Microsoft. Microsoft cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or information found there. Please make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any suggestions from the above link. 

Thank you for your patience in reading, I hope this information has been helpful to you. 

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