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FXA Files created in Windows.old

by msielectric Jul 13, 2009 9:54PM PDT

In Vista during a restore point FXA Files were created in a windows.old folder. All my Media files were converted to fxa and now I cannot open them. The original folder is now empty. There are no Restore points to go back to and Previous versions don't exist including shadowing. I am fustrated because I cannot get these fxa files to open in any program to view my pictures. Anyone can help would be a great appreciation.

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Re: fxa

by Kees Bakker Jul 13, 2009 10:09PM PDT

That's rather special.

- First of all, there is no such thing as "during a restore point". I agree something might have happened, but it isn't clear what and when.
- Filext.com doesn't know the extension fxa. That's what I meant with "special".
- One earlier discussion about fxa-files: http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6122_102-0.html?threadID=158622. Not sure if it has a happy end.
- Windows.old shouldn't be changed by anything. To be sure of that, make all files read-only next time?
- If you can't read them in any way, get the original from your backup. No backup? Some people don't, indeed; they are likely to lose something some time.

Kees

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Re: fxa

by msielectric Jul 13, 2009 10:50PM PDT

Thanks Kees for your input. Your right regarding the restore point. I was wondering why fxa file issues aren't availabe on the web or on Microsoft knowledge base. Is it a new issue and by your reference to the previous post regarding fxa it wasn't clear that it was resolved. Your right also it doesn't look too promising for a resolution.

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