is there a way to undo deleted history?

ericebh · 06-14-2009, 01:04 AM

My kid was on the internet and when I walked in he was deleting the history. I want to see the websited he was on. can I get the history back?

Katana_ · 06-14-2009, 01:47 AM

1. The easy and quick way to restore file and activity History is the System Restore feature. Since much history is saved into the Windows Registry, restoring it to a previous state will restore file and program History.

* Choose a date you would like the computer reverted to (see warnings.)
* Enjoy restored History.
2. But the story doesn't stop here! Perhaps System Restore was disabled by a user, or it is inappropriate to use it (see warnings). Well, let's try another tactic. There are lesser known log files that Windows keeps, which are independent of both the Registry and individual Program logs. They are called "index.dat" files. Use the Windows Search Tool to find all occurrences of "index.dat" on your C: drive.

* On XP, click Start, and Search, then For Files & Folders, and All Files & Folders, now enter "index.dat" in the Filename field. Before searching:

o Limit the search to C: drive using the Look In drop-down.
o Check the following options using the More Advanced Options line:
1. Search System Files
2. Search Hidden Files & Folders
3. Search Subfolders
o Click printscreen.
o Be amazed at how many "index.dat" files there are.
o Minimize the Search Results window.
* You need a tool to read the index.dat files. They are NOT text files.

o Super WinSpy is one such reader. Or search Google for "index.dat reader". (Right-click on the Google link and select Open in New Window).
o Download the software, check it for viruses (as you do for all downloads) and install it. Start the program. You can enjoy different Histories, using the button provided.

Additionally, you could just get a keylogger to track your child's browsing...but, likely...he was just watching porn...No big deal...He has to learn some time.

EDIT: the guide thing I posted was taken from somewhere on google....I didn't write it, and I give all appropriate credit to whomever did....

06-14-2009, 01:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
ericebh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	is there a way to undo deleted history? My kid was on the internet and when I walked in he was deleting the history. I want to see the websited he was on. can I get the history back?

06-14-2009, 01:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Katana_ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 OS: xp home sp3	Re: is there a way to undo deleted history? 1. The easy and quick way to restore file and activity History is the System Restore feature. Since much history is saved into the Windows Registry, restoring it to a previous state will restore file and program History. * Choose a date you would like the computer reverted to (see warnings.) * Enjoy restored History. 2. But the story doesn't stop here! Perhaps System Restore was disabled by a user, or it is inappropriate to use it (see warnings). Well, let's try another tactic. There are lesser known log files that Windows keeps, which are independent of both the Registry and individual Program logs. They are called "index.dat" files. Use the Windows Search Tool to find all occurrences of "index.dat" on your C: drive. * On XP, click Start, and Search, then For Files & Folders, and All Files & Folders, now enter "index.dat" in the Filename field. Before searching: o Limit the search to C: drive using the Look In drop-down. o Check the following options using the More Advanced Options line: 1. Search System Files 2. Search Hidden Files & Folders 3. Search Subfolders o Click printscreen. o Be amazed at how many "index.dat" files there are. o Minimize the Search Results window. * You need a tool to read the index.dat files. They are NOT text files. o Super WinSpy is one such reader. Or search Google for "index.dat reader". (Right-click on the Google link and select Open in New Window). o Download the software, check it for viruses (as you do for all downloads) and install it. Start the program. You can enjoy different Histories, using the button provided. Additionally, you could just get a keylogger to track your child's browsing...but, likely...he was just watching porn...No big deal...He has to learn some time. EDIT: the guide thing I posted was taken from somewhere on google....I didn't write it, and I give all appropriate credit to whomever did....