Vista - Vista 'Previous Versions Tab' Missing

redfoxtx · 01-12-2009

Hi,

I'm using Vista Premium Home 64-bit and I've noticed that I have no Previous Versions Tab available on any of my files.

I tried out this registry fix with no success.

I also changed the services (Micrososft Software Shadow Copy and VSS) to automatic with no help.

Anyone got any ideas why this tab refuses to cooperate?

Cheers,

Andrew

**Brink** · 01-12-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by redfoxtx

Hi,

I'm using Vista Premium Home 64-bit and I've noticed that I have no Previous Versions Tab available on any of my files.

I tried out this registry fix with no success.

I also changed the services (Micrososft Software Shadow Copy and VSS) to automatic with no help.

Anyone got any ideas why this tab refuses to cooperate?

Cheers,

Andrew

Hello Andrew,

You can do a System Restore using a restore point dated before the "Previous Versions" tab went missing to hopefully fix it.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

redfoxtx · 01-12-2009

Hi,

I don't think a system restore would help at this stage. I've had Vista installed for a few months now, and I don't think I've ever seen the tab.

Any ideas why?

Cheers,

Andrew.

01-12-2009

redfoxtx wrote:

Quote:

>
> Hi,
>
> I'm using Vista Premium Home 64-bit and I've noticed that I have no
> Previous Versions Tab available on any of my files.
>
> I tried out 'this registry fix'
>

(Previous Versions Tab - Restore or Remove from Properties)

Quote:

> with no success.
>
> I also changed the services (Micrososft Software Shadow Copy and VSS)
> to automatic with no help.
>
> Anyone got any ideas why this tab refuses to cooperate?

IIRC, Home Premium doesn't include that feature. You can try this
third-party program:

Shadow Copy for Vista Home - http://www.shadowexplorer.com/

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

**Brink** · 01-12-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by redfoxtx

Hi,

I don't think a system restore would help at this stage. I've had Vista installed for a few months now, and I don't think I've ever seen the tab.

Any ideas why?

Cheers,

Andrew.

Andrew,

You might check the services listed in the WARNING box at this tutorial to make sure that they are set to those default settings.

Previous Versions - Shadow Copy

Update:
I have just noticed that you have Home Premium. That edition of Vista does not have Previous Versions. You will need to use a free 3rd party program like ShadowExplorer to use it.

redfoxtx · 01-12-2009

Ok, thanks for clearing that up, that makes more sense.

I am a bit surprised though, when I bought Home Premium it looked like it had that feature from this chart. At very least it's a bit ambiguous.

Thanks for the quick replies anyway.

Andrew.

**Brink** · 01-12-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by redfoxtx

Ok, thanks for clearing that up, that makes more sense.

I am a bit surprised though, when I bought Home Premium it looked like it had that feature from this chart. At very least it's a bit ambiguous.

Thanks for the quick replies anyway.

Andrew.

You're welcome Andrew. Yeah that doesn't appear to be real specific.

01-12-2009	#1 (permalink)
redfoxtx Vista Home Premium 64bit 3 posts	Vista 'Previous Versions Tab' Missing Hi, I'm using Vista Premium Home 64-bit and I've noticed that I have no Previous Versions Tab available on any of my files. I tried out this registry fix with no success. I also changed the services (Micrososft Software Shadow Copy and VSS) to automatic with no help. Anyone got any ideas why this tab refuses to cooperate? Cheers, Andrew
My System Specs

01-12-2009	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,045 posts	Re: Vista 'Previous Versions Tab' Missing Quote: Originally Posted by redfoxtx Hi, I'm using Vista Premium Home 64-bit and I've noticed that I have no Previous Versions Tab available on any of my files. I tried out this registry fix with no success. I also changed the services (Micrososft Software Shadow Copy and VSS) to automatic with no help. Anyone got any ideas why this tab refuses to cooperate? Cheers, Andrew Hello Andrew, You can do a System Restore using a restore point dated before the "Previous Versions" tab went missing to hopefully fix it. Hope this helps, Shawn
My System Specs

01-12-2009	#3 (permalink)
redfoxtx Vista Home Premium 64bit 3 posts	Re: Vista 'Previous Versions Tab' Missing Hi, I don't think a system restore would help at this stage. I've had Vista installed for a few months now, and I don't think I've ever seen the tab. Any ideas why? Cheers, Andrew.
My System Specs

01-12-2009	#4 (permalink)
Malke n/a posts	Re: Vista 'Previous Versions Tab' Missing redfoxtx wrote: Quote: > > Hi, > > I'm using Vista Premium Home 64-bit and I've noticed that I have no > Previous Versions Tab available on any of my files. > > I tried out 'this registry fix' > (Previous Versions Tab - Restore or Remove from Properties) Quote: > with no success. > > I also changed the services (Micrososft Software Shadow Copy and VSS) > to automatic with no help. > > Anyone got any ideas why this tab refuses to cooperate? IIRC, Home Premium doesn't include that feature. You can try this third-party program: Shadow Copy for Vista Home - http://www.shadowexplorer.com/ Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
My System Specs

01-12-2009	#5 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,045 posts	Re: Vista 'Previous Versions Tab' Missing Quote: Originally Posted by redfoxtx Hi, I don't think a system restore would help at this stage. I've had Vista installed for a few months now, and I don't think I've ever seen the tab. Any ideas why? Cheers, Andrew. Andrew, You might check the services listed in the WARNING box at this tutorial to make sure that they are set to those default settings. Previous Versions - Shadow Copy Update: I have just noticed that you have Home Premium. That edition of Vista does not have Previous Versions. You will need to use a free 3rd party program like ShadowExplorer to use it.
My System Specs

01-12-2009	#6 (permalink)
redfoxtx Vista Home Premium 64bit 3 posts	Re: Vista 'Previous Versions Tab' Missing Ok, thanks for clearing that up, that makes more sense. I am a bit surprised though, when I bought Home Premium it looked like it had that feature from this chart. At very least it's a bit ambiguous. Thanks for the quick replies anyway. Andrew.
My System Specs

01-12-2009	#7 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,045 posts	Re: Vista 'Previous Versions Tab' Missing Quote: Originally Posted by redfoxtx Ok, thanks for clearing that up, that makes more sense. I am a bit surprised though, when I bought Home Premium it looked like it had that feature from this chart. At very least it's a bit ambiguous. Thanks for the quick replies anyway. Andrew. You're welcome Andrew. Yeah that doesn't appear to be real specific.
My System Specs

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