I can't believe what just happened...
Theme Manager deleted my entire IP Theme folder
Sunday, May 15, 2005 by aimzzz | Discussion: New Users
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....
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....
aimzzz
Reply #2 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:09 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:09 PM
Thanks-- I'd already checked there. (I'd never use a bypass for Recycle Bin-- my safety net). Thanks for the suggestion, though
KeithMacDonald
Reply #3 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:11 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:11 PM
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?
aimzzz
Reply #4 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:23 PM
Reply #4 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:23 PM
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
aimzzz
Reply #5 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:29 PM
Reply #5 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:29 PM
BTW, how do you get an atavar? My smileys (above) didn't even come through-- guess it's that kind of day...
Double Zero
Reply #6 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:29 PM
Reply #6 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:29 PM
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
aimzzz
Reply #7 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:53 PM
Reply #7 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:53 PM
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...
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...
aimzzz
Reply #8 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:57 PM
Reply #8 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:57 PM
Also should we uninstall the older version of Theme Manager before upgrading, or will the install program take care of everything?
Tarkus
Reply #9 Monday, May 16, 2005 5:14 AM
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).
Reply #9 Monday, May 16, 2005 5:14 AM
| 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).
Corky_O
Reply #10 Monday, May 16, 2005 7:33 AM
Reply #10 Monday, May 16, 2005 7:33 AM
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.
(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.
thomassen
Reply #11 Monday, May 16, 2005 11:58 AM
Reply #11 Monday, May 16, 2005 11:58 AM
Freeware data recovery: http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/welcome.htm
Saved me a couple of times.
Saved me a couple of times.
aimzzz
Reply #12 Monday, May 16, 2005 6:28 PM
Reply #12 Monday, May 16, 2005 6:28 PM
Thanks everybody-- maybe next time I'll have an avatar
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Reply #1 Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:06 PM