On Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:35:20 +0100
fraser kendall <lfs.mailing@???> wrote:

> Best option: 1) can I retrieve the deleted qcow image from a running
> instance of that image?

The other suggestions are on the right track. I myself have
"un-deleted" a file which was held open because it was in use by a
running process.

For sure do not terminate associated processes or power down.


> Fall back option: 2) does anyone know if a new installation of the
> (Dell) W7 iso will still activate now that W7 is EOL?

I'm fairly sure it will activate just fine; isn't the validity of the
activation done locally during the install anyway?