Corrupted VT+ transaction files

Based on your description, this appears to be a OneDrive sync conflict/corruption scenario specifically affecting VT+ Transaction files.

The issue stems from OneDrive sync corruption overwriting your backups, rendering recent data unusable.

Below is a structured solution:

Immediate Actions

A. Halt OneDrive Sync to Prevent Further Data Loss

Pause Syncing:

Right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray → Pause Syncing → 2 hours.

This stops OneDrive from overwriting healthy backups with corrupted files.

B. Restore from OneDrive Version History

OneDrive retains file versions for 30 days (default). Use this to recover pre-corruption data:

B1. Access Version History:

Go to OneDrive online → Navigate to your VT+ Transaction folder.

Right-click the corrupted file/folder → Version History.

B2. Identify a Healthy Backup:

Look for a version dated before the errors started (e.g., a backup from 3–5 days ago).

Select Restore to overwrite the corrupted local file.

C. Local Recovery (If OneDrive Fails)

System Restore:

Press Win + S → Type Create Restore Point → System Restore.

Select a restore point dated before the corruption.

Check Disk Health:

Open Command Prompt as Admin → Run:

chkdsk /f /r

Reboot if prompted. This fixes disk errors causing file corruption.

Fix VT+ Transaction Application

A. Reinstall the Software

Backup Corrupted Files (Pre-Caution):

Copy the entire VT+ Transaction folder to an external drive.

Uninstall:

Go to Settings → Apps → Apps & Features → Uninstall VT+ Transaction.

Delete Residual Files:

Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\ or C:\Program Files\ → Delete the VT+ Transaction folder.

Reinstall:

Download the latest installer from VT+ Support → Install and patch.

B. Restore Data Post-Reinstall

Use the restored backup from Step 1B (OneDrive Version History) or Step 1C (System Restore).

Prevent Future Corruption

A. Exclude VT+ Files from OneDrive Sync

Stop Real-Time Sync Conflicts:

Right-click OneDrive → Settings → Account → Choose Folders.

Uncheck the VT+ Transaction folder to exclude it from sync.

B. Implement a Robust Backup Strategy

Manual Backups:

Daily: Copy VT+ Transaction data to an external SSD/USB.

Weekly: Burn to DVD/Blu-ray (archival-grade).

Cloud Backup (Non-Syncing):

Use Backblaze or IDrive (sets backup frequency, avoids real-time overwrite).

Network-Attached Storage (NAS):

Deploy a local NAS (e.g., Synology) with RAID-1 for redundancy.

Advanced Checks

A. Antivirus/Firewall Interference

Temporarily disable antivirus (e.g., Windows Defender, Norton):

                    Go to Settings → Update & Security → Windows Security → Virus & Threat Protection → Manage Settings.

                    Disable Real-Time Protection → Test VT+.

B. File Permissions

Ensure VT+ has full control over its folder:

                    Right-click the VT+ Transaction folder → Properties → Security → Edit.

                    Grant Full Control to your user account.

Contact VT+ Support

Provide these details to escalate the issue:

Error Logs:

                 Press Win + R → Type %appdata% → Navigate to VT+ Transaction\Logs.

                  Share the latest .log file.

Corruption Pattern:

                  Explain that backups post-2022 are corrupted, suggesting a sync loop.

Summary of Steps

Pause OneDrive and restore via version history.

Reinstall VT+ after clearing residual files.

Exclude VT+ from OneDrive sync and adopt 3-2-1 backup (3 copies, 2 media, 1 offsite).

Escalate to VT+ with logs if unresolved.

This resolves the immediate corruption and prevents recurrence by decoupling backups from real-time sync. Let me know if you need clarification!

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