>Hi,
>
>Do you know if Windows 7 maintains some kind of backup of all files (automatically)? I installed a new version of a software today and it overwrote the previous configuration file where I stored a bunch of preferences. I was hoping that I can get this file from a backup.
>
>TIA.

It may be possible to use "Shadow Copies" to retrieve an older version of the file.

Look at

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2342534,00.asp

for more info....