04.12 Show Previous Versions

VERSIONS

2008, 2010

CODE

vstipEnv0036

Note

For more information about previous versions including how to activate it if you don’t currently have it turned on, go to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Previous-versions-of-files-frequently-asked-questions.

Ever want to go back in time when you save a change to your code that you didn’t want saved? If you use source control, you are usually OK, but if you don’t, this tip is for you.

If you run a Windows Vista or later operating system (excluding Home Editions),you have an option you might not have noticed before called Show Previous Versions. It shows up in various applications, such as Notepad, as shown in the following illustration.

You can also see this option ...

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