Cannot open saved project from local computer

[mlauber71]

In general your own system might have a backup strategy like using TimeMachine or savin (ok well…) the KNIME workflows oin a DropBox Folder or OneDrive that would also offer some history.

Then you could create your own ‘dirty’ backup in KNIME itself. The KNIME server comes with a built-in versioning and trash-can so you could have an additional layer of security.

Make your own backup

Copy/Move Files Node

@zedleb I created and example where the KNIME workflow (or workflow group) is being zipped into a file with a current timestamp. And can later be restored to a (separate) folder. [image] [image] This restore can either be automated also or you could do it manually if you need it. [image] [image] Please note you will have to configure the Path variables and workflow names to your needs. I use local paths that will be created dynamically.

Backup strategy

Recover deleted documents

@nusoel welcome to the KNIME forum. First: you should always have an independent backup strategy including provisions for accidental deletion as well as version management and disaster recovery (in case the drive gets lost). Having said that: if the data is absolutely critical you should stop doing anything with the machine and contact a professional data recovery service (like Ontrack) since this might be the only chance to get the file back if all other measures fail. Professional recovery s…