Restore a file to a previous state

Is it possible to restore an individual file to a previous state?  I understand that the System Restore restores the operating system to a previous set point, but I need to go back and retrieve a previous version of a single data file.  Any suggestions?

Is it possible to restore an individual file to a previous state?  I understand that the System Restore restores the operating system to a previous set point, but I need to go back and retrieve a previous version of a single data file.  Any suggestions?

In Windows XP, in native mode?  Other than your own backup scheme taking into account your needs that configure you - no..

Maybe if you install and start using a third-party tool...

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    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/restore-your-computer-from-a-system-image-backup

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    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    For backups of data after you have your System Image.

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    ImageBurn - free
    http://www.ImgBurn.com/

    I hope this helps.

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    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/restore-files-from-a-backup

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