I can't believe what just happened...

Theme Manager deleted my entire IP Theme folder

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I thought I was deleting a particular ip file using Theme Manager. Instead, the entire ip\Themes folder vanished
Yesterday I had added several Icon Pks-- it there any way to recover the folder? I have back-ups on alot of the Icon Pks, but I never expected Theme Manager to do something so radical. I have version 2.1.0.1-- is this version the new release announced on the home page, or are we about to get an upgrade?
Signed,
One who has been happier....
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
They should still be in your Recycle Bin unless you have your deleted files set to not go there. Just go to the Recycle bin, find the files, right click on them and click "Restore". If they aren't there...I'm out of ideas. Good luck
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks-- I'd already checked there. (I'd never use a bypass for Recycle Bin-- my safety net). Thanks for the suggestion, though
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
well, i think your screwed. i had something like that happen to me, and all i can say is ouch. when something is deleted in a program, it is deleted. none of the recycle bin stuff. srry to hear your loss, anything i can do to help?
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks- I've already started rebuilding- still have alot of the zips from downloading, so it won't be too bad. The good part about being new to a piece of software is that there's less to lose. Also, it's a reminder to keep back-ups. I would have been upset if I had put together some custom ip packs. At this point, it's just a matter of remembering what was there & loading it up again
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
BTW, how do you get an atavar? My smileys (above) didn't even come through-- guess it's that kind of day...
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
To answer your other question..Theme Manager has been updated to 2.20..here the link..http://www.download.com/Theme-Manager-2004/3000-2106_4-10076552.html
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks 00

Anybody happen to know which Icon Pks came with the IP installation? would it damage anything if I re-install IP to get those pks back? IP doesn't seem to be the most robust of programs & I don't want to screw it up...
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Also should we uninstall the older version of Theme Manager before upgrading, or will the install program take care of everything?
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
when something is deleted in a program, it is deleted. none of the recycle bin stuff.


It depends on how the program is written. Some use the recycle bin and some don't. ACDSee, for example, does use the recycle bin (as an option).

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Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
aimzzz,

(1) Avatar - create one in a graphics program, make it square (it will be sized to 50 x 50 pixels automatically, so 128 x 128 would do just fine) > save as a ".jpg" file > go to "My Account" hanging tab at top right of page > "Update Images" > you will see the browse button for personal icon > browse to your image > click "upload" button at lower left of page - that's it.

(2) You will probably want to save current themes to a temporary folder, then use the "uninstall>reboot>delete IP directory>install IP" method, to gain access to the preinstalled themes - then repeat "uninstall>reboot>delete IP directory>install IP" method to install the newer version of IP.

(3) Theme Manager installer should take care of correctly installing the updated version. Though I would save all items found in the "Themes" folder in Theme Manager directory before updating.

I hope that answers some of your concerns.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Freeware data recovery: http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/welcome.htm
Saved me a couple of times.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks everybody-- maybe next time I'll have an avatar
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