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voxg's avatar
voxg
Level 3
8 years ago

Undo FSAUtility restore operation?

Hello,

I was troubleshooting some archived files that would not open as habitual. When I tried to restore the folder on which the files were using the FSAUtility command, it would end with the following error message:

"Error: The path \\fileserver\d$\parent folder\child folder\grand-child folder is not associated with an archived volume. If you migrated placeholders to this location, let the File System Archiving task process the volume, then stop the task and re-run this command"

So what I did was to restore the parent folder, which ran successfully, however it restored folders that had been moved around (migrated) in the last 6 months to different locations.

What's the easiest way to undo this operation without losing current data?

Thank you.

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  • plaudone1's avatar
    plaudone1
    Level 6
    8 years ago

    Hi voxg,

    FSAUtility will restore data to the path where it was originally archived as FSA does not perform moved item reconcilliation. The only way to remove the data is manually.  If the task was run with a full logging mode (-l 0) then all the paths should be within the log file under the Reports > FSAUtility folder.  

    Regards,

    Patrick 

    • LanceMa's avatar
      LanceMa
      Level 3
      8 years ago

      Hi Voxg

      I've been there done that and have the t-shirt  unfortunately the FSAUtitliy is limited when it comes to restoring file archives.

      Are you archiving using Place Holders or Internet links?

      • LanceMa's avatar
        LanceMa
        Level 3
        8 years ago

        Hi Voxg

        If you archiving using place holders the items would restore to the location where the Place holder are currently. Now with internet shortcuts it a different story as when you restore it, it will restore to the location it was originally archive.
        We have a tool that can assist you. PM me with your details and we can contact you to assist.