I am so blessed to have a very dear friend who helps me with my computer issues. I don't know what I had or what I may have done, but whatever it was turned all my single designs into jpegs...
Lucky for me, my computer geek found another folder that still had most of the designs, so not all is lost. Just have to now take the time to go throw my 160,000 designs and clean them up. Time consuming, but a little each day. I am just grateful that not all was lost.So as a reminder, back up your files regularily and keep them separate from your originals. I have two external HD, but it did it to both of them..so keep something separate off of the computer.
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That is so true just did this to. Please everyone back everything up!!
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by jerrib
09 Aug 2014
I thought I had them backed up, but didn't think to unplug one External from the computer. I know better now.
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255050we whom are computer dummies sure love our friends that help us out when we are at our wits ends .I am very happy for you hugs Carolyn
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360644Every time time I purchase a design I back it up. It is just something I got in the habit of doing about 10 years ago when I first stared embroidery. It may take longer but I feel so much better knowing it's been done. Happy you didn't loose all of your designs...Hugs...Carol
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by jerrib
08 Aug 2014
I do back them up, just not on an External that wasn't plugged into the computer. So now I know to keep one unplugged when not downloading.
12165I would be upset for sure! I can not think of anything worse! I wonder what application did this,
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by jerrib
08 Aug 2014
I would like to know as well, very frustrating, but so grateful my dear friend was able to help me. I have almost 20 years of collecting designs. I thought I had them backed up, just didn't think about keeping one external not connected to the computer.
173693Sorry to hear you have lost so many designs. Sure pays to have them backed up away from your computer. Shirley
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by jerrib
08 Aug 2014
Thank you, but I am lucky, I didn't loose all of them. I had them backed up on another external, but it was plugged into my computer. Did not think that one out... Got to get a new plan...
52686Nearly losing data (especially years of collecting embroidery designs) can be so very scary!
Thank you for reminding Cuties to back-up their designs.
Having a back-up that is not on your computer is important for more than virus/malware issues. If you computer receives an electrical spike (like it could during a thunder storm or during a rolling brown or black out...) you could lose all your data if it is all within or attached to your computer.
You must BE a very good friend to have that kind of help.
Good luck with the project...
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by jerrib
08 Aug 2014
Thank you rescuer. I am the lucky one, I get more than I give with this friend. I would be lost without all the help.
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by rescuer
08 Aug 2014
I always knew there was something wonderful about you Jerrilyn. You must have lofty thoughts! ;)
57675Oh my! I'm glad that your friend was able to help you out. And yes, you will eventually get back to your new normal. Patience will be a must.
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by jerrib
08 Aug 2014
I am happy she was able to help as well. Its just so frustrating when something like this happens. I have better and more fun things to do...I am sure Patience is my lesson for this life-time. I still don't have it...lol
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