Thank you again. The network drive that I am using is a Buffalo Linkstation
(no other verbal designation), 300gb. I am running xp pro.

"Ilya Koulchin" wrote:

> chiron wrote:
> > thanks for both suggestions. i did recover a relatively recent backup on one
> > machine, but i would still like the version that disappeared. i am not usi9ng
> > windows offline files. the network drive is connected to my wireless router
> > and appears as a network device.
> >
> > How do i change the file extension. obviously not with rename--it just
> > inserts the .one before the .tmp.
>
> You'll need to enable file extensions in explorer. Open up windows
> explorer to the notebook folder, go into Tools->Folder Options, select
> the View tab, and uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types". You
> will then be able to change the extension directly. After you're done, I
> recommend restoring the setting back to what it was.
>
> If I may ask, which particular brand and model of the network drive are
> you using?
>
> Ilya
>