Restore a File from the Backup or Default Directory

You can restore a file to the most recent backup copy in the backup directory or to the original default file in the default directory. You might choose this option if you are having problems editing a file and want to revert to an earlier version.

Read-only, backup copies of all files accessible through the File Manager are created in each default directory during installation to serve as permanent backup copies. Before a file is overwritten (edited, uploaded, or restored), a backup copy is saved in the backup directory. When you use the restore function and there is both a backup and default file, you are prompted to choose which file you want to restore. If only one file exists, either a default file or a backup file, a dialog box prompts you to confirm the restoration from the existing file.

1. Click Configuration on the navigation pane.
2. Expand Site Configuration, and then double-click File Manager.
   The File Manager opens on the content pane.
3. Select the directory that contains the file you want to restore from the Switch To drop-down list.
4. Click the Restore icon in the Action column of the file you want to restore.
   A warning message asks you to verify that you want to restore the file.
5. Click OK.
   If both backup and default files exist, you are prompted to choose either the backup or default file.
6. To restore from the default file, select Default and click Commit to return to the directory list of files.
7. To restore from the backup file, select Backup and click Commit to return to the list of files.