a device for restoring at least one of the files, folders and applikationsassocierade files in a computer to a previous state

摘要

A device ( 1 ) for restoring items such as files, directories and application-oriented files in a computer to a previous state is disclosed. The device comprises a processor ( 3 ), a memory ( 5 ), input/output means ( 7 ). The memory ( 5 ) comprises a storage area ( 9 ), backup area ( 11 ), an attribute area ( 13 ), an activity log file ( 15 ), and a state content area ( 17 ). The backup area ( 11 ) comprises originals of the items. The storage area ( 9 ), comprises changes to items. The attribute area ( 13 ) comprises copies of attributes to files and directories. The activity log file ( 15 ) comprises events that have occurred after the time of the previous state. The state content area ( 17 ) comprises content in relation to items at the time corresponding to the previous state. The device ( 1 ) is configured for managing the process of the restoring.